The Piano Lesson at Violet Crown

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.