Fences (2016)
Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
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.
Director: Denzel Washington
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: December 16, 2016
Cast
- Denzel Washington - Troy Maxson
- Viola Davis - Rose Maxson
- Stephen McKinley Henderson - Jim Bono
- Jovan Adepo - Cory Maxson
- Russell Hornsby - Lyons Maxson
- Mykelti Williamson - Gabriel Maxson
- Saniyya Sidney - Raynell Maxson
- Lesley Boone - Evangelist Preacher
- Christopher Mele - Deputy Commissioner
- Jason Silvis - Garbage Truck Driver
Screenplay
- August Wilson (Theatre Play)
- August Wilson (Screenplay)
Music: Marcelo Zarvos
Cinematography: Charlotte Bruus Christensen
Editing: Hughes Winborne
Production: Paramount Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions, MACRO, Bron Studios, Escape Artists
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $24M
Box Office: $64M
Original Language: en
Themes
Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Baseball and the American Dream, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
garbageman , war veteran, baseball, father, based on play or musical, family relationships, racism, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, 1950s, life story, father son relationship, sentimental, intense, empathetic
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fences about?
- 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.
- Who directed Fences?
- Fences was directed by Denzel Washington.
- Who stars in Fences?
- Fences stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson.
- How long is Fences?
- Fences has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Fences?
- Fences is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Fences?
- Fences had a budget of $24M.
- How much did Fences gross?
- Fences grossed $64M worldwide.
- Where was Fences produced?
- Fences was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fences?
- The themes of Fences include: Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Baseball and the American Dream, Social Commentary and Reflection.