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Fences (2016)

PG-13 | | Drama | 25 December 2016 (USA)
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A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.

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Storyline

Troy Maxson makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's chance to meet a college football recruiter. Written by Jwelch5742

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Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language and some suggestive references | See all certifications »

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25 December 2016 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$24,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$129,462 (USA) (16 December 2016)

Gross:

$42,047,473 (USA) (10 January 2017)
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Trivia

August Wilson insisted that a film adaptation of the play be directed by an African American. See more »

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Since the son's varsity jacket has 1956 on the back, he must have been referring to 1955 as "last baseball season." He mentioned that Sandy Koufax led the league in strikeouts. In fact, Koufax was a rookie in 1955, appeared in only a few games and struck out only 30 batters. He didn't become a dominating pitcher until 1961, when he led the National League in strikeouts for the first time. See more »

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Rose: Everything that boy do, he do for you.
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Edited into Hollywood Express: Episode #15.1 (2017) See more »

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Fences: Denzel's New Movie Premiering Christmas Day (2016)
18 December 2016 | by (Washington, D.C. Metro Area) – See all my reviews

Saw an advanced screening of #FencesMovie tonight with the Minnie. I knew just by looking at the cast that this was going to be a new classic.

Troy's (played by Denzel Washington) larger than life personality will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. The film is truly heart-warming and very appropriate for the entire family. Full of morals, lessons, and life's hidden nuggets of gold, #FencesMovie will tug at your heart and make you appreciate your own family: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

After all, our family, or lack thereof, is what helps us build character!

LaDana Drigo


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