Fences (2016) Black, Drama film

«Fences» is a 2016 Black, Drama movie directed by Denzel Washington. The film stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and has an estimated budget of $24 million. The film released in theaters and grossed over $64 million worldwide (stats).

Plot: Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) 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 (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter.