Denzel washington, viola davis and stephen henderson i am not your negro. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major. Dec 02, 2016 some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in. Dec 23, 2016 fences imports most of the cast of its tonywinning 2010 revival which i have seen. Denzel washington and jovan adepo in fences 2016 denzel washington and. Denzel washington and viola davis on adapting fences and honoring august wilson the actors star in a new film adaptation of wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play. Transcript for denzel washington opens up about his new. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. His troy, wise beyond his years and eloquently cognizant of the injustices around him, is nevertheless no hero. Troy complains that they never hire colored men for the driving. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Set in 1950s pittsburgh, the film takes a passionate look at former negroleague baseball player troy maxson washington as he fights to provide. For better or worse, denzel washington s screen adaptation of august wilson s play fences is faithful to the letter, practically a literal translation of wilsons words. Fences synopsis in 1950s pittsburgh, a former baseball star squashes his sons dream of playing college football.
Denzel washington on fences, directing and family duration. Feb 09, 2017 p roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. In the screen adaption of the august wilson play fences, denzel washington is a former negro leagues ballplayer whose bitterness over constricted opportunities. Why fences may be denzel washingtons most timely movie. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr.
Previously, washington directed the 2002 movie antwone fisher and the 2007 movie the great debaters. Denzel washington stars as a former ball player trying to raise his son. Wilsons play, and denzel washington s intense and riveting new film adaptation. Principal photography on the film began on april 25, 2016, in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, in the hill district, and wrapped in midjune 2016. Fences is a 2016 american period drama film starring, produced and directed by denzel washington and written by august wilson, based on his pulitzer prizewinning play of the same name. Fences faithfully adapts the pulitzerprize winning play but lacks cinematic edge. Denzel washington and viola davis on adapting fences and. Among its many blessings, the great miracle of fences the family drama based on august wilsons 1985 pulitzerwinning play is how denzel washington who also directs transmits the pain and frustration of his character through one of hollywoods most radiant smiles. I wont ruin the movie for you by telling you what i like and dont like, but i will tell you this. Denzel washington, making his third movie behind the camera, aged 61. Bono asks about a girl that hes seen troy eyeing at the bar they frequent. Dec 25, 2016 i didnt like this movie as much as i expected to.
Fences best quotes, which includes some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in. Academy award winner denzel washington and academy award nominee viola davis star in the film adaptation of august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play. Actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. Dec 17, 2019 actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. An adaption of august wilsons tony winning play, director denzel washington has kept the project as minimalist as possible. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Washington acting and directing, davis, wilsons original drafted screenplay and loyally abiding to wilsons last wishes by utilising an all africanamerican cast. Fences teaser trailer 2016 paramount pictures youtube. Unfortunately, when professional teams finally start accepting black people into their lineup, he is too old to fulfill his dream. You direct and you star in a new movie fences opposite viola davis who took a little moment in.
Fences is a 2016 american drama film directed by denzel washington and written by august wilson. Fences is directed by denzel washington from a screenplay by. The movie centers around troy maxon denzel washington, a father to two boys of different mothers, a husband to rose played wonderfully by viola davis for the past 18 years, an excon, a garbage man, and above all, an ordinary black man in the 1950s. Troy denzel washington and bono stephen henderson work as trash collectors in pittsburgh. Denzel washington starred in the 2010 broadway revival of fences, and now hes revisiting the story for an upcoming film adaptation that he both directed and stars in but the movie. Playwright august wilsons pulitzer and tony awardwinning 1983 work fences was one of ten entries in his pittsburgh cycle, his magnum opus chronicling the africanamerican experience. In fences, denzel washington channels a timeless character. Their familiarity with the characters translates into a slew of excellent performances. Although denzel washington is beginning to show his, his charm and talent are still as strong as ever. A film adaptation of fences, directed by denzel washington, and starring washington and viola davis reprising their roles from the 2010 broadway revival, completed production in 2016. Denzel washington and viola davis both earned tonys for their performances in a 2010 broadway revival of the play, and the pair reunite for this cinematic adaptation directed by washington himself. However as we dive deeper into the story of troy maxon, suppressed emotions and family secrets that were once concealed are now brought to light and tests the family dynamics of the maxon family. Find out when and where you can watch fences on tv with the full listings schedule at.
The first thing movie goers should understand about fences is that it is very much a filmed play. I am a prime member, and after seeing many movies, i can honestly say, finally a good very good, movie. Watch a play vs movie comparison of fences the movie waffler. Fences is a 2016 american drama film directed by denzel washington and written by august. Some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in. The movie sheds light on various themes such as family dynamics, personal truths, and above all the power of forgiveness. Denzel washington and viola davis interviewed by kareem abdul. Plot fences, directed by denzel washington, tells the story of troy maxson, a black worker that lives in pittsburgh in the mid 20th century who dreamed about having a career in baseball. Fences is the most classical piece of drama in the best picture lineup for this years oscars, with outstanding performances by denzel washington and viola davis. Advertisement autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites.
Denzel washington and viola davis take center stage. Its very difficult to manage expectations when the talent on and off screen is immeasurable. Troy talks about how evil his dad was clip taken from the golden globe award movie fences. At worst, committing to appreciating a movie like this will expand and improve your. Troy maxson denzel washington makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s pittsburgh. Academy award winner denzel washington and academy award nominee viola davis deliver the years. Denzel washington and viola davis set to convert tonys to oscars 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Fences is directed by denzel washington from a screenplay by august wilson, adapted from wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play. Although the criticallyacclaimed new film fences is set in the 1950s, it may be the most timely movie of stardirector denzel washington s career the film, adapted from the late august wilson. Their familiarity with the characters translates into.
The film was released nationally on december 25, 2016 in the us and was. Nov 30, 2016 ninety years later, august wilson said pretty much the same thing with his 1983 pulitzer prizewinning play fences. Dec 25, 2016 denzel washington and viola davis on adapting fences and honoring august wilson the actors star in a new film adaptation of wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play. Dec 23, 2016 denzel washington delivers a leonine, devouringly powerful performance as one of american theaters most imposing patriarchs in fences, a classic of contemporary dramatic literature that. Starring washington, viola davis, jovan adepo and stephen mckinley henderson, the film focuses on a man and his life, family, and job. With denzel washington, viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan. Denzel washington, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences.
List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. The original 1983 play by august wilson won the 1987 pulitzer prize for drama as well as the 1987 tony award for best play. Denzel washington goes for oscar gold nov 25, 2016. Fences towers among the essential tales of america. Denzel washington erspielt sich als antiheld troy maxson in fences womoglich einen. His troy, wise beyond his years and eloquently cognizant of the. Denzel washington and viola davis thundering performances infuse lightning into the words of august wilsons iconic stage play, sparking emotion to leap from the screen and live in the heart. Fences stars denzel washington and viola davis opened up to et about the honor of immortalizing august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning masterpiece on film. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. In fact, maybe looking older and weaker is part of denzel s desire for perfection. Not only does denzel washington play the lead role in fences, but he also is the movie s director. Fences trailer 1 2016 denzel washington, viola davis drama movie hd official trailer. Denzel washington, a thirdtime film director, finds that simplicity in his adaptation of fences, perhaps the most enduring work in the late august wilsons 10play cycle chronicling the black. But this amounts to quibbling when you have in fences a movie that shows enough.
Fences is a 2016 american period drama film starring, produced and directed by denzel washington and written by august wilson, based on his pulitzer prize winning play of the same name. Just because it is the same script from a play does not mean it is a good movie. Dec 25, 2016 some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in. In addition to washington, the film also stars viola davis, stephen mckinley. Fences by denzel washington skip to main search results amazon prime. P roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. Dec 29, 2016 among its many blessings, the great miracle of fences the family drama based on august wilsons 1985 pulitzerwinning play is how denzel washington who also directs transmits the pain and frustration of his character through one of hollywoods most radiant smiles. Denzel washington opens up about his new film fences. In addition to washington, the film also stars viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan adepo, russell hornsby, mykelti williamson and saniyya sidney.
Fences is set in 1950s and 60s pittsburgh in a lower middle class working class neighborhood. Watch a play vs movie comparison of fences a new video compares denzel washington s adaptation of fences with the original stage production. Fences is a film about an emotionally damaged man who struggles with his past while at the same time trying to provide for his family. Fences gives us another stunning performance as a 1950s era man struggling to raise his family the best he can find a way. In addition to washington and davis, who won tonys for lead acting, henderson, hornby and williamson also reprise their roles.
List of accolades received by fences film wikipedia. Not only does denzel washington play the lead role in fences, but he also is the movies director. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. Denzel washington full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Denzel washington and viola davis thundering performances infuse lightning into the words of august wilsons iconic stage play, sparking emotion to leap from the screen and live in the. Mar 15, 2017 denzel washington s speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration.
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