by Tim Gordon
On the latest episode of Conversations, we sit down with the director and stars of The Piano Lesson, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Potts, and Malcolm Washington.
Washington and Deadwyler show off their sibling dynamic as they explore the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. They also explore their thoughts on their film legacies, and how they interpret Wilson’s work.
Jackson, the most bankable and profitable actor in film history, revisits Wilson’s work in this film, which is the same role he performed on Broadway. He discusses his roots and the amazing journey that has led to the creation of so many memorable characters.
Director Malcolm Washington discusses his directorial debut, The Piano Lesson. Washington talks about his vision for adapting August Wilson’s classic work, his family’s participation in the project, and continuing Wilson’s legacy on the big screen.
Watch the interviews, below: