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Fences(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-12-16
69%
2659 Votes
Time: 2h 19m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Canada,
United States of America
Budget: $24,000,000.00
Revenue: $64,400,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Fences
Top 10 Billed Cast
Denzel Washington
Troy Maxson
Viola Davis
Rose Maxson
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Jim Bono
Jovan Adepo
Cory Maxson
Russell Hornsby
Lyons Maxson
Mykelti Williamson
Gabriel Maxson
Saniyya Sidney
Raynell Maxson
Lesley Boone
Evangelist Preacher
Christopher Mele
Deputy Commissioner
Video Trailer Fences
Video: Teaser Trailer
Teaser Trailer
Trailer 2
UK Trailer 1
"Denzel as Director" Featurette
"Same Spot As You" Full Scene
"The Marrying Kind" Clip
"Why Don't You Like Me" Clip
Academy Conversations: Fences
Denzel proud of 'Fences' Oscar nominations
Denzel Washington on making Fences
All 13 videos
Teaser Trailer - Trailer
Trailer 2 - Trailer
UK Trailer 1 - Trailer
"Denzel as Director" Featurette - Featurette
"Same Spot As You" Full Scene - Clip
"The Marrying Kind" Clip - Clip
"Why Don't You Like Me" Clip - Clip
Academy Conversations: Fences - Featurette
Denzel proud of 'Fences' Oscar nominations - Featurette
Denzel Washington on making Fences - Featurette
Ruben Santiago-Hudson announces FENCES for AFI Movie Club - Featurette
Viola Davis wins Best Supporting Actress | 89th Oscars (2017) - Featurette
Viola Davis wins Supporting Actress | BAFTA Film Awards 2017 - Featurette
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