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7.2
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Critic Odie Henderson
rated 10

Whereas Troy’s brilliant originator, James Earl Jones, kept an open vein of terror flowing through his performance, Washington smothers his dark side with a charm that’s as sticky as flypaper.

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Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington
As Troy Maxson
Viola Davis
As Rose Maxson
Mykelti Williamson
As Gabriel Maxson
Joe Fishel
As Parade Marcher
Russell Hornsby
As Lyons Maxson
Jason Silvis
As Garbage Truck Driver

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In 1950s Pittsburgh, a former baseball player turned garbage collector, Troy Maxson, struggles to provide for his family and protect them from the harsh realities of racism. Despite his bitterness over his own broken dreams, Troy tries to build a better life for his wife and son, while grappling with his own inner demons. Through the lens of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fences explores themes of family, identity, and the African American experience in a powerful and poignant way. With a striking set design and impactful performances, this film adaptation brings the characters to life in a way that will resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Fences include The Good Lie, Manchester by the Sea, Moneyball, The Banker, Palmer, Overcomer.