Malcolm Washington, right, the director/co-screenwriter of the film "The Piano Lesson," poses with his brother and cast member John David Washington, left, and cast member Danielle Deadwyler at the Shangri-La Hotel during the Toronto International Film Festival, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Malcolm Washington, right, the director/co-screenwriter of the film "The Piano Lesson," poses with his brother and cast member John David Washington, left, and cast member Danielle Deadwyler at the Shangri-La Hotel during the Toronto International Film Festival, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Malcolm Washington, the director/co-screenwriter of the film "The Piano Lesson," poses for a portrait at the Shangri-La Hotel during the Toronto International Film Festival, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)