In the latest adaptation from Denzel Washington, a haunted piano forms the centrepiece of this family drama, which grapples with the pain of history and how it can echo across generations.

Samuel L. Jackson's return to "The Piano Lesson" helps transform August Wilson's play into a contemporary cinematic experience.

John David Washington, who appeared as Boy Willie in the 2023 Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson, is reprising the role in the new film adaptation and recently shared some of the challenges of bringing the show to the screen.