Fences
Country: USA
Director: Denzel Washington
Cast: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson
Genre: drama
Runtime: 139 min.
Age: 16+
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.
Awards & Festivals:
Academy Award - Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe Award - Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA Award - Best Supporting Actress
Sattellite Award Nomination - Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress
Screen Actors Guild Award - Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress
Women Fiom Journalists Aliance Award - Best Supporting Actress
Afro American Film Critics Circle Award - Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay
