1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano", a family heirloom; but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him.
as Boy Willie
as Berniece Charles
as Doaker
as Avery
as Wining Boy
as Lymon
as Maretha
as Grace
as Ace
as Miss Ophelia
as Papa Willie Boy
as Horse Trainer-Owner (uncredited)
as Mama Berniece
as Sutter
as Watermelon Man
as Watermelon Lady
as Nolander
