Fences poster

Fences( 2016)

TV-MADrama
69%
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Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.

Overview

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Denzel Washington

      Troy Maxson

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      Viola Davis

      Rose Maxson

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      Stephen McKinley Henderson

      Jim Bono

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      Jovan Adepo

      Cory Maxson

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      Russell Hornsby

      Lyons Maxson

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      Mykelti Williamson

      Gabriel Maxson

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      Saniyya Sidney

      Raynell Maxson

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      Lesley Boone

      Evangelist Preacher

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      Christopher Mele

      Deputy Commissioner

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      Jason Silvis

      Garbage Truck Driver

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      Tra'Waan Coles

      Towns person

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      Joe Fishel

      Parade Marcher

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      Cara Clark

      Student (uncredited)

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      Daniel James

      Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Reno

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    Written by Reno on Thu Jun 15 2017
    **Trying to be a good husband and father!** It took nearly a decade for Denzel to direct another film and this time it sailed through the Oscars with four nominations and one won out of it. Yeah, it was Viola Davis, who snatched the most prestigious award for her supporting actress role. Originally the film based on the stage play of the same name. It is a drama takes place in the 50s about a hard working family man, Troy. His past was not very good, which makes him a little arrogant when it comes to raining his boy. Marrying Rose was the best ever thing happened in his life. Though it was n...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    24000000.00

    Revenue

    64400000.00

    Keywords

    • garbageman
    • war veteran
    • baseball
    • father
    • based on play or musical
    • family relationships
    • racism
    • pittsburgh, pennsylvania
    • 1950s
    • life story
    • father son relationship