Fences (2016)

12/16/2016 (CA) • 2h 19m

Drama

Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Viola Davis

Rose Maxson

Jovan Adepo

Cory Maxson

Russell Hornsby

Lyons Maxson

Mykelti Williamson

Gabriel Maxson

Saniyya Sidney

Raynell Maxson

Lesley Boone

Evangelist Preacher

Christopher Mele

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$24,000,000.00

Revenue

$64,400,000.00

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

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