Denzel washington and viola davis take center stage. Denzel washington full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Denzel washington and viola davis interviewed by kareem abdul. 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. But sitting down to this movie sometimes feels like being told to eat up your healthy green vegetables. 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. Denzel washington and viola davis on adapting fences and. Fences imports most of the cast of its tonywinning 2010 revival which i have seen. His troy, wise beyond his years and eloquently cognizant of the. Washington s sure direction adds layers of cinematic nuance to embrace a family that stands tall and.
Fences is a 2016 american drama film directed by denzel washington and written by august wilson. 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. Washington acting and directing, davis, wilsons original drafted screenplay and loyally abiding to wilsons last wishes by utilising an all africanamerican cast. Denzel washington and viola davis in fences denzel washington directs and stars in a towering screen version of august wilsons play about a flawed innercity patriarch. In addition to washington and davis, who won tonys for lead acting, henderson, hornby and williamson also reprise their roles. Denzel washington opens up about his new film fences. Although denzel washington is beginning to show his, his charm and talent are still as strong as ever. Fences trailer 1 2016 denzel washington, viola davis drama movie hd official trailer. In addition to washington, the film also stars viola davis, stephen mckinley.
The first thing movie goers should understand about fences is that it is very much a filmed play. Fences faithfully adapts the pulitzerprize winning play but lacks cinematic edge. Denzel washington and viola davis set to convert tonys to oscars 4 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars. Not only does denzel washington play the lead role in fences, but he also is the movies director. In fact, maybe looking older and weaker is part of denzel s desire for perfection. 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. Transcript for denzel washington opens up about his new. Fences 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With denzel washington, viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan. 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. In addition to washington, the film also stars viola davis, stephen mckinley henderson, jovan adepo, russell hornsby, mykelti williamson and saniyya sidney. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from georgia, and a pentecostal minister father, denzel washington, sr.
Wilsons play, and denzel washington s intense and riveting new film adaptation. Find out when and where you can watch fences on tv with the full listings schedule at. In fences, denzel washington channels a timeless character. Not only does denzel washington play the lead role in fences, but he also is the movie s director. 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. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Set in 1950s pittsburgh, the film takes a passionate look at former negroleague baseball player troy maxson washington as he fights to provide. 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. 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.
Fences best quotes, which includes 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, star of the equalizer 2, looks back on four of his bestknown movies including training day, malcolm x, the book of eli, and fences. The original 1983 play by august wilson won the 1987 pulitzer prize for drama as well as the 1987 tony award for best play. Their familiarity with the characters translates into. 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. 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. But this amounts to quibbling when you have in fences a movie that shows enough. 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. Dec 25, 2016 some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
Dec 02, 2016 some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in. 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. And on screen in denzel washington s adaptation, fences. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Denzel washington erspielt sich als antiheld troy maxson in fences womoglich einen. 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. Dec 25, 2016 i didnt like this movie as much as i expected to. Denzel washington, making his third movie behind the camera, aged 61. The movie sheds light on various themes such as family dynamics, personal truths, and above all the power of forgiveness. Troy talks about how evil his dad was clip taken from the golden globe award movie fences. Watch a play vs movie comparison of fences the movie waffler.
In the screen adaption of the august wilson play fences, denzel washington is a former negro leagues ballplayer whose bitterness over constricted opportunities. Denzel washington and jovan adepo in fences 2016 denzel washington and. Watch a play vs movie comparison of fences a new video compares denzel washington s adaptation of fences with the original stage production. Fences synopsis in 1950s pittsburgh, a former baseball star squashes his sons dream of playing college football.
Troy denzel washington and bono stephen henderson work as trash collectors in pittsburgh. Mar 15, 2017 denzel washington s speech will leave you speechless one of the most eye opening speeches ever duration. Denzel washington on fences, directing and family duration. Bono asks about a girl that hes seen troy eyeing at the bar they frequent. Starring washington, viola davis, jovan adepo and stephen mckinley henderson, the film focuses on a man and his life, family, and job. Unfortunately, when professional teams finally start accepting black people into their lineup, he is too old to fulfill his dream. Fences teaser trailer 2016 paramount pictures youtube. Troy complains that they never hire colored men for the driving. Academy award winner denzel washington and academy award nominee viola davis deliver the years. 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. Denzel washington goes for oscar gold nov 25, 2016.
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. P roducerdirectorstar denzel washington brings his passion project to the screen with distinction, and its been rewarded with four academy award nominations. Previously, washington directed the 2002 movie antwone fisher and the 2007 movie the great debaters. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. The film was released nationally on december 25, 2016 in the us and was set for release on february 3, 2017 in the uk. His troy, wise beyond his years and eloquently cognizant of the injustices around him, is nevertheless no hero. Their familiarity with the characters translates into a slew of excellent performances.
Fences is a 2016 american drama film directed by denzel washington and written by august. Fences gives us another stunning performance as a 1950s era man struggling to raise his family the best he can find a way. Its very difficult to manage expectations when the talent on and off screen is immeasurable. I am a prime member, and after seeing many movies, i can honestly say, finally a good very good, movie. This is a video clip from the movie fences all credits to the original makers of this movie bfscenes recieves no financial gain from it and its only for promotional purposes. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. 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. List of accolades received by fences film wikipedia.
At worst, committing to appreciating a movie like this will expand and improve your. Why fences may be denzel washingtons most timely movie. Denzel washington, viola davis and stephen henderson i am not your negro. 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. Troy maxson denzel washington makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s pittsburgh. Fences is directed by denzel washington from a screenplay by august wilson, adapted from wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play. An adaption of august wilsons tony winning play, director denzel washington has kept the project as minimalist as possible.
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. Denzel washington stars as a former ball player trying to raise his son. 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. Academy award winner denzel washington and academy award nominee viola davis star in the film adaptation of august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning play. Sep 27, 2016 watch the new official teaser trailer for fences, starring denzel washington and viola davis. Fences by denzel washington skip to main search results amazon prime.
Fences towers among the essential tales of america. 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. Fences is set in 1950s and 60s pittsburgh in a lower middle class working class neighborhood. Fences is directed by denzel washington from a screenplay by. 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. Fences stars denzel washington and viola davis opened up to et about the honor of immortalizing august wilsons pulitzer prizewinning masterpiece on film. You direct and you star in a new movie fences opposite viola davis who took a little moment in. The film was released nationally on december 25, 2016 in the us and was. 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. 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. Some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in.
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