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Fences

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father battles the limits imposed by poverty, confronts racism, and wrestles with his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.

Director(s)

Jono Oliver

Dawn Gilliam

Susan Ransom-Coyle

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Cast & Crew

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Rose Maxson

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Gabriel Maxson

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Troy Maxson

Joe Fishel

Joe Fishel

Parade Marcher

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

Jim Bono

Dawn Gilliam

Dawn Gilliam

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Daniel James

Daniel James

Jaywalking Pedestrian (uncredited)

Susan Ransom-Coyle

Susan Ransom-Coyle

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Jovan Adepo

Jovan Adepo

Cory Maxson

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Lyons Maxson

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney

Raynell Maxson

Jono Oliver

Jono Oliver

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Christopher Mele

Christopher Mele

Deputy Commissioner

Lesley Boone

Lesley Boone

Evangelist Preacher

Jason Silvis

Jason Silvis

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Tra'Waan Coles

Tra'Waan Coles

Towns person

Cara Clark

Cara Clark

Student (uncredited)

Details

GenresDrama
Runtime2h 19 mins
Released on16 Dec 2016
Languageen
Produced InCanada
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Reviews

Reno

6/10

**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 not a perfect family. The differences between them is what later bring twist and turns in the tale before heading for the final of the final act. A very simple drama on the fine topic. Most of the film was just a conversation or arguments. And most of the film was little slow moving with the very long overall runtime. If you can manage that, you can enjoy it. If you are a drama genre fan, then you will be more than happy for giving it a try. One of the best drama films of the year, yet not the greatest. It's all finger points at the performances. Those magnificent actors displayed magnificent show. Nearly 35 years old screenplay and 70 years old timeline, still looked the same and powerful. Despite the film's success and poured praises, I don't think it is for everyone. Definitely young generations won't enjoy it. It is mainly for families. _6/10_

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