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Dec 2024
35m 33s

The Piano Lesson | The Director: Malcolm...

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When director and co-writer Malcolm Washington decided to adapt The Piano Lesson for film, he knew he couldn’t just drop a camera in the play. It needed to stand on its own. In this episode, we dive deep into Malcolm's creative process, along with the rest of the cast, to find out how they approached the making of this film. Watch The Piano Lesson now on Ne ... Show More
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