The Piano Lesson

Tickets are FREE but required for entry
*limit of 2 per person

Genre

---

Release Year

---

Director

Malcolm Washington

Producer

Todd Black, Denzel Washington

Cast

John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson

Country

USA

Runtime

125 min

Rating

R

Accessibility

Limited Mobility Access
Assistive-Listening-Systems
Audio Description
Closed Captioning

Celebrating Black History
February 24
Free With Reserved Ticket

A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.

Adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, THE PIANO LESSON explores the intergenerational dynamics of identity, resilience and transcendence – revealing startling truths about how we perceive the past and who gets to define our legacy. The film is directed and co-written by Malcolm Washington in his feature directorial debut. From Oscar nominated producers Denzel Washington and Todd Black, and featuring an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu with Danielle Deadwyler and Corey Hawkins.

Featured Films in this Series:

coming soon

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

September 19 - 25

Through a surprising twist of fate, single strangers Sarah and David get to relive important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present.

coming soon

One Battle After Another

September 25 - October 2

Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

coming soon

Megadoc

September 19 - 25

A raw, fly-on-the-wall documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-long journey in creating his self-financed passion project, MEGALOPOLIS.

now playing

Lurker

September 12 - 25

A retail employee infiltrates the inner circle of an artist on the verge of stardom.

now playing

The Long Walk

September 12 - 25

Teens participate in a grueling high-stakes contest where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort.

NOt a montclair film member?

Join over 1,500 happy members who get early access to events and screenings throughout the year.