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2016 Movie United States, Canada Drama 139 min FSK 6
By: Denzel Washington With: Jovan Adepo, Saniyya Sidney, Denzel Washington, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson

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.

Filmium rating
72%

Mood

Dramatic
Emotional
Powerful
Reflective
Serious

Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington
August Wilson
Viola Davis
Russell Hornsby
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Mykelti Williamson
Saniyya Sidney
Jovan Adepo
Award-Winning Performances

Adaptation

Play Adaptation
Wilson'S Screenplay

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Cinematography
Close-Up
Close-Up Shots
Close-Ups
Dialogue-Focused
Natural Lighting
Naturalistic
Performance-Driven

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Linear

Pace

Deliberate
Measured
Slow
Slow-Building
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Emotional Music
Score

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Dramatic
Period Drama
Realistic
Theatrical

Time-Period

1950S
Post-War Era

Central Conflict

Family Loyalty
Personal Failure
Racial Barriers

Characters

Cory
Gabriel
Lions
Rose
Troy Maxson

Ending

Bittersweet
Legacy
Reconciliation

Historical Context

1950S America
Post-War Society
Racial Segregation

Key Plot Points

Cory'S Rebellion
Family Financial Struggles
Troy'S Affair

Plot

African-American Family
Family Conflict
Family Dynamics
Family Struggles
Personal Struggle
Racial Conflict
Racial Tension

Setting

1950S Pittsburgh
Urban Neighborhood
Urban Setting
Working-Class
Working-Class Neighborhood

Shooting Location

Hill District
Pittsburgh

Theme

Dreams And Disillusionment
Family Dynamics
Family Responsibility
Personal Failure
Personal Redemption
Racial Barriers
Racial Discrimination
Racial Identity

Genre

Adaptation
Drama
Period Film

Audiences

Adult
Adults
African-American Audience
Drama Enthusiasts
Theater Lovers

Titles

Barreras
Fences
Um Limite Entre Nós
펜스

Awards

Oscar Win For Viola Davis

Box Office Success

$64 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

92% On Rotten Tomatoes
Favorable Reviews

Festivals

Afi Top Ten
Oscar Nominations

Popularity

Audience Approval
Critically Acclaimed

Ratings

A− Cinemascore

Reception

Award Nominations
Award-Nominated
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Oscar Nominations

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2016
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