The Piano Lesson (1995 film)

The Piano Lesson is a 1995 American drama television film directed by Lloyd Richards and written by August Wilson, based on his 1987 play of the same name. The film stars Charles S. Dutton and Alfre Woodard, and relies on most of its cast from the original Broadway production. The film originally aired on CBS on February 5, 1995, as an episode of Hallmark Hall of Fame.

It received widespread critical acclaim, and won a 1995 Peabody Award. The film earned nine nominations at the 47th Primetime Emmy Awards, with Wilson earning multiple nominations including one for Outstanding Made for Television Movie. Dutton and Woodard also earned nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special and Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special, with Dutton also receiving a nomination at the 53rd Golden Globe Awards for his performance. Woodard was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie at the 2nd Screen Actors Guild Awards.