Fences
Cast: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson, Jovan Adepo
Director: Denzel Washington
Writers: August Wilson based upon his play 'Fences"
Duration: 133 minutes
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Based on a Pulitzer Prize winning play and nominated for four Academy Awards including a win for Best Supporting Actress, Viola Davis, Fences is a powerful and thought - provoking film about the struggles of a working class African - American family in the 1950s. Directed by Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, who also stars alongside Viola Davis, take home this moving story on Blu - ray ™ and DVD from May 10.
Bitter that baseball's colour barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the Negro Leagues, Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones. He struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism and his own inner demons as he tries to raise his family in 1950s America. Set in Pittsburgh, Troy lives with his wife Rose (Viola Davis) and their son Cory (Jovan Adepo), and works as a waste collector with his best friend, Jim (Stephen Henderson). Frustrated he didn't fulfil his dream of becoming a professional baseball player; he takes his frustrations out on his family, blocking his son's chance of a football scholarship. The tension increases with his wife Rose as he admits to a dalliance. The captivating film sheds light on family dynamics, personal truths and above all, the power of forgiveness.
Be captivated by this award - winning film in strong and powerful performances of a lifetime by Davis and Washington. Fences is out on Blu - ray ™ and Digital from May 10.
Blu ‐ ray ™ bonus features
• Expanding the audience: from stage to screen
• The company of Fences
• Building fences: Denzel Washington
• Playing the part: Rose Maxson
• August Wilson's hill district
DVD bonus features
• Expanding the audience: from stage to screen
• Building fences: Denzel Washington
'A simple extraordinary film without crashes, bangs and wallops but full of towering performances" – Empire
Fences
RRP: Blu‐ray $44.95
RRP: DVD $39.95