Malcolm Washington
Malcolm Washington (born April 10, 1991)[1] is an American filmmaker. He made his feature directorial debut with The Piano Lesson (2024).[2][3]
In September 2024, it was announced that Washington will be awarded the Breakthrough Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival.[4][5] For his work in The Piano Lesson, Washington will also be honored with breakthrough director awards at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival[6] and the 13th Montclair Film Festival.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Washington is the son of actors Pauletta (née Pearson)[8] and Denzel Washington and the brother of John David Washington and Olivia Washington, the latter sibling his twin sister.[9] He also has an additional sister named Katia.[10][11]
According to ESPN, Washington played basketball with Anthony Stover and Darius Morris when they were all in high school.[12]
Filmography
[edit]- North Hollywood (2021; as producer)
- The Piano Lesson (2024; as writer and director)
References
[edit]- ^ Yu, Yi-Jin (September 12, 2024). "Denzel and Pauletta Washington are parents of 4: Get to know their kids". ABC News. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 8, 2024). "Malcolm Washington on Surprising His Mom With 'The Piano Lesson' Tribute". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 10, 2024). "'The Piano Lesson' Director Malcolm Washington on Adapting August Wilson's Haunting Play For a New Generation: 'The Vision We Were Presenting Is Pretty Bold'". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 6, 2024). "'The Piano Lesson' Director Malcolm Washington & Star John David Washington Honored As Film Opens 60th Chicago Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Sharpe, Josh (September 6, 2024). "Malcolm Washington and John David Washington to Receive Honors for THE PIANO LESSON at Chicago International Film Festival". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (August 28, 2024). "Demi Moore, Liev Schreiber and Malcolm Washington Set for Hamptons International Film Festival Honors". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (September 19, 2024). "Montclair Film Festival: 'Conclave' to Open, 'The Piano Lesson' to Close, 'Unstoppable' as Fiction Centerpiece (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Bamigboye, Baz (August 29, 2024). "Breaking Baz: Malcolm Washington Summons Ghosts From His Mother's Family To Aid Him Shooting 'The Piano Lesson' — Telluride Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Keenlyside, Sarah (September 13, 2024). "Meet Denzel Washington's talented son Malcolm Washington, who just made his directorial debut with Netflix's The Piano Lesson, starring Samuel L. Jackson". South China Morning Post. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Associated Press (September 12, 2024). "Denzel Washington hands reins to son Malcolm to bring August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' to the big screen". TheGrio. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Genai, Shanelle (August 21, 2024). "WATCH: Is Denzel Washington's Other Son About to Take Over Hollywood With This Black Classic?". The Root. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Hunt, Donald (February 2, 2010). "Denzel Washington's son 'Got Game' too". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2024.