“Some stories are carved in wood. Others are carved in blood. All of them ask to be heard.”
In The Piano Lesson, August Wilson crafts a ghost story rooted in history, inheritance, and the sacred power of storytelling. The piano at the heart of the Charles family is more than furniture — it’s a living archive of pain, survival, and artistry. Join us for Reel Conversations as we dive into this soulful film about memory, music, and what it costs to hold onto the past — or let it go. Do you sell the legacy to build the future? Or keep it to honor the ancestors?
Come ready to discuss the ghosts we live with, the gifts we inherit, and the art that carries our names. We might even talk about Spiritual Reckonings!
🎥 Watch ahead of time. We’ll revisit a few scenes together and reflect on what it means to claim — or be claimed by — the stories we carry.
Use the Viewer’s Guide as you Watch:
https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Piano-Lesson-Viewers-Guide.pdf
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📅 Before You Come
*Watch The Piano Lesson ahead of time (available on Netflix or streaming platforms).
*Reflect on the themes in the viewers guide. Take notes if you like, or just bring your spirit ready to engage.
*Come open to witness, to grieve, and to celebrate what remains carved in the soul.
Join us onsite or online for a conversation about memory, music, the ghosts we live with – and the ones we live for.
Online Access:
https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/reel-conversations-the-piano-lesson/
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