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An African American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.

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An African American father struggles with race relations in the United States while trying to raise his family in the 1950s and coming to terms with the events of his life.

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"Fences" opened on Broadway in 1987, and the production won the Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Actor, James Earl Jones and Best Featured Actress, Mary Alice. A revival of "Fences" opened in 2010, and the production won Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play, Best Actor, Denzel Washington and Best Actress, Viola Davis. See more »

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