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"Piano Lesson"
2025-02-06 14:00:00 2025-02-06 16:00:00 America/New_York Film Please join us to celebrate Black History Month with the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, February 06
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-06 14:00:00 2025-02-06 16:00:00 America/New_York Film Please join us to celebrate Black History Month with the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Please join us to celebrate Black History Month with the 2024 film adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

The Piano Lesson is Malcolm Washington’s stirring adaptation of August Wilson’s play. Starring John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler as siblings clashing over a family heirloom, the film explores legacy and identity with emotional depth. Samuel L. Jackson anchors the story as their uncle, bringing gravitas to the tension-filled drama. With evocative visuals and standout performances, this adaptation is a powerful homage to Wilson’s timeless work. Rated PG-13. 2024

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | music | Black History Month | African American History Month |

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