| Fences | |
|---|---|
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| 4 Nominations / 1 Win | |
| Year | 2016 |
| Director | Denzel Washington |
| Writer | August Wilson |
| Starring | Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson |
| 89th Academy Awards | |
Fences is a 2016 American drama film directed by Denzel Washington and written by August Wilson, based on his Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name (Wilson died in 2005, but completed a screenplay before his death). The film stars Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson and Saniyya Sidney. The film was released in the United States on December 16, 2016 by Paramount Pictures.
Wins
Nominations
- Best Actor — Denzel Washington
- Best Adapted Screenplay — August Wilson
- Best Picture — Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington, Todd Black
- Best Supporting Actress — Viola Davis
Plot[]
A story about Troy Maxson, a mid-century Pittsburgh sanitation worker who once dreamed of a baseball career, but was too old when the major leagues began admitting black players. He tries to be a good husband and father, but his lost dream of glory eats at him, and causes him to make a decision that threatens to tear his family apart.
Trailer[]
Fences Trailer 2 (2016) - Paramount Pictures
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