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The Piano Lesson at Violet Crown

Dates: (10/16/2024 - 10/20/2024 )

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The Piano Lesson will open the Santa Fe International Film Festival on October 16, 2024. Directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington, this adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play features a talented cast, including Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, and Erykah Badu. The film revolves around a family conflict over a prized heirloom piano, exploring themes of heritage and legacy. As the characters grapple with their past, profound truths about identity and resilience emerge.

Cast and Creative team for The Piano Lesson at Violet Crown

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Uncle


John David Washington

Brother


Danielle Deadwyler

Sister


Ray Fisher

Ensemble


Michael Potts

Ensemble


Erykah Badu

Ensemble


Skylar Aleece Smith

Ensemble


Corey Hawkins

Ensemble


Phoebe-Rae Taylor

Melody Brooks


Jennifer Aniston

Ensemble


Rosemarie DeWitt

Ensemble


Luke Kirby

Ensemble


Judith Light

Ensemble


Creative Team

Denzel Washington

Producer


Todd Black

Producer


Malcolm Washington

Director


Malcolm Washington

Co-Writer


Amber Sealey

Director




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