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2016 film by Denzel Washington

Fences is a 2016 American perioddrama film directed and co-produced by Denzel Washington from a screenplay by August Wilson, based on his 1985 play.

It stars Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sidney. It follows a working-class African-American father who tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.

The film was theatrically released in the United States on December 16, 2016, by Paramount Pictures. It grossed over $64.4 million worldwide against a $24 million budget.

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It received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Davis' performance, Wilson's screenplay, and Washington's performance and direction. It was chosen by the American Film Institute as one of the top ten films of 2016.

The film earned four nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor (for Washington), and Best Adapted Scree