In The Piano Lesson, the Charles family is divided over a priceless heirloom piano adorned with carvings of their ancestors, sparking a clash between siblings Boy Willie (John David Washington) and Berniece (Danielle Deadwyler). Boy Willie sees the piano as a path to financial independence, while Berniece clings to it as a tribute to their family's complex history. As tensions rise, spirits from the past confront the family, bringing to life a tale of memory, identity, and transcendence.
Catch The Piano Lesson in select theaters on November 8, 2024, and streaming on Netflix from November 22, 2024. Don't forget to subscribe to BlackTree Media at YouTube.com/blacktreemedia for more exclusive interviews and insights!
Chapter Marks:
0:00 – Introduction with Jamaal Finkley and BlackTree Media
0:03 – Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Potts on “Sutter’s Ghost” and spiritual trauma
3:53 – Samuel L. Jackson on how being an only child shaped his career
5:31 – Michael Potts on collaborating with The Piano Lesson cast
6:05 – Reflections on Denzel Washington’s legacy in bringing August Wilson’s works to film
5 Key Moments:
(0:03) Samuel L. Jackson discusses "Sutter’s Ghost" and the idea of collective spiritual trauma.
(1:08) How the Black community often confronts or “exorcises” figurative ghosts in real life.
(3:53) Jackson shares how being an only child contributed to his creativity and imagination in acting.
(5:31) Michael Potts on working alongside the talented ensemble cast, including Danielle Deadwyler and John David Washington.
(6:05) Potts and Jackson on the significance of Denzel Washington’s dedication to preserving August Wilson’s work.
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