The Piano Lesson (1995)
1995 · 1h 35m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives.
Director: Lloyd Richards
Music by: Dwight Douglas Andrews, Stephen James Taylor
Cinematography: Paul Elliott
Editor: Jim Oliver
Cast
Charles S. Dutton as Boy WillieAlfre Woodard as Berniece CharlesCarl Gordon as DoakerTommy Hollis as AveryLou Myers as Wining BoyCourtney B. Vance as LymonZelda Harris as MarethaRosalyn Coleman as GraceTommy Lafitte as AceLynne Innerst as Miss OpheliaHarold Surratt as Papa Willie BoyJackson Nunn as Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)More like this
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