Title: Fences
Original Title: Fences
Year: 2016
Info
- Country: USA
- Length: 138 Minutes (2 hours 18 min)
- Budget: €24,000,000
- Genre: Drama
- Studios: Bron Studios Paramount Pictures
- Distributor: Paramount Pictures
- Age rating: 12 (Suitable for 12 years and over)
Release Dates
- UK: February 10 2017
- United States: December 16 2016
Plot
Set in the 1950s, 'Fences' tells the story of an African American father who struggles with race relations in order to try to raise his family although the economical difficulties.
The veteran actor Denzel Washington directs this movie which was originally a play in Broadway of the 80s which won some Tony Awards and where he took part.
The script of the movie, based on the play by August Wilson, was written by Tony Kushner. The cast of 'Fences' is completed by Viola Davis, Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby, Saniyya Sidney, Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Toussaint Raphael Abessolo, Mark Falvo, Christopher Mele, Phil Nardozzi, Dontez James, Terri Middleton, Malik Abdul Khaaliq and Chris McCail.
Awards
- 2017 Academy Awards (Oscars): 5 1
- 2017 Golden Globes: 2 1
- 2017 BAFTA Awards: 2 1
Cast
Director:
Cory
Rose
Gabriel
Lyons
Videos
'Fences': 'Why Don't You Like Me' Clip
January 2 2017
'Fences': 'What About Me' Clip
January 2 2017
'Fences': 'The Marrying Kind' Clip
January 2 2017
November 26 2016
Photos
Trivia
The genious behind the screenplay
August Wilson was the person in charge who realized the adapted screenplay, and it was the fist screenplay of his movie career. Moreover, Wilson insisted that the film adaptation has to be directed by an African-american.
Amateur and brilliant
'Fences' is the third Denzel Washington's theatrical project in his career as a director.
An story made of gold
"Fences" opened on Broadway in 1987, winning the Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Actor for James Earl Jones, and Best Featured Actress for Mary Alice. A revival of "Fences" opened in 2010, winning the Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play, Best Actor for Denzel Washington, and Best Actress for Viola Davis.
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