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     • "Fences" is a heartfelt movie that explores human struggles and family dynamics, with impressive performances by Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. The film is based on the 1985 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson, which delves into the African-American experience in Pittsburgh in the 1950s.
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   What do you think of 'fences'?

   • My only gripe is the direction. "Fences" offers viewers a powerful and introspective look at family dynamics, relationships, and personal struggles. The film is centered on its characters and their interactions, which draw the audience into their world.

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   Is fences based on a true story?

   • Based on August Wilson's beloved 1987 play of the same name, Fences was a long-awaited adaptation, with Denzel Washington finally managing to get the movie made after years of development and many failed productions. Upon its release, Fences was a big hit, with it being a success at the box office and getting incredible reception by critics.

   Fences Ending Explained: The True Meaning Of That Shocking Time Jump

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   What happens at the end of fences?

   • The ending of Fences reveals that Troy, the stern father, dies of a heart attack and Cory, bitter towards his father, refuses to attend the funeral. The titular fence in Fences represents entrapment for Cory, while for Rose it signifies a desire to keep her family together. Troy's contradictory beliefs shape the family's downfall.

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   What does the fence symbolize?

   • The fence represents each of the Maxon's view on their family, with it even being pointed out that fences either keep people out or keep people in. For Cory, the fence is a symbol of entrapment, with him believing that he will never escape his small Pittsburgh home due to his father's attempts to keep him from succeeding in life.

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   Where does fences take place?

   • Taking place across several years in the 1950s, Fences follows the Maxon family, with the Maxons living in a tight-knit community in the city of Pittsburgh.

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   Who wrote Fences?

   • Playwright August Wilson wrote Fences, a play that was a part of Wilson's "Pittsburgh Cycle" series, in 1985, which served as the basis for Denzel Washington's 2016 film. The filmmakers used Wilson's playscript to stay loyal to the original story, so Wilson is the sole writer credited for Fences.

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   Sep 7, 2023 · The ending of Fences reveals that Troy, the stern father, dies of a heart attack and Cory, bitter towards his father, refuses to attend the funeral. The titular fence in Fences represents entrapment for Cory, while for Rose it signifies a desire to keep her family together. Troy's contradictory beliefs shape the family's downfall.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fences_(film)Fences (film) - Wikipedia

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   Fences is a 2016 American period drama film directed and co-produced by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, based on his 1985 play. It stars Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sidney.

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   Sep 4, 2023 · The film is based on the 1985 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson, which delves into the African-American experience in Pittsburgh in the 1950s.

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6. medium.com › @robhestand › from-play-to-screenFrom Play to Screen: Dissecting the Screenplay of ‘Fences ...

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   Aug 11, 2023 · The structure of the ‘Fences’ screenplay beautifully mirrors the architecture of the original play. Composed in the form of a classical tragedy, the narrative unfolds in a sequence of emotionally...

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   Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) 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 ...

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   • Director: Denzel Washington

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Denzel Washington

8. www.imdb.com › title › tt2671706Fences (2016) - Plot - IMDb

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   Summaries. A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. Troy Maxson makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh.

9. genius.com › August-wilson-fences-charactersFences: Characters, Setting, and Historical Context - Genius

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   SETTING: The setting is the yard which fronts the only entrance to the Maxson household, an ancient two-story brick house set back off a small alley in a big-city neighborhood....