Synopsis
A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic69/100
103 audience votes
Key crew
- Malcolm WashingtonDirector
- Virgil WilliamsScreenplay
- Malcolm WashingtonScreenplay
- Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John David WashingtonBoy Willie
- Danielle DeadwylerBerniece Charles
- Samuel L. JacksonDoaker Charles
- Ray FisherLymon
- Michael PottsWining Boy
- Corey HawkinsAvery
- Gail BeanDolly
- Jerrika HintonGrace
- Stephan JamesBoy Charles
- Skylar Aleece SmithMaretha
- Erykah BaduLucille
- Malik J AliWillie Boy
Stills
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Themes
heirloombased on play or musicalfamilypiano1930sformer slave
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