In Fences, the new adaptation of August Wilson’s seminal play, Viola Davis delivers a searing speech wrought with…
Cast
Denzel Washington (Troy Maxson)Viola Davis (Rose Maxson)Stephen McKinley Henderson (Jim Bono)Jovan Adepo (Cory)Russell Hornsby (Lyons)Mykelti Williamson (Gabriel)Saniyya Sidney (Raynell)Christopher Mele (Deputy Commissioner)Lesley Boone (Evangelist Preacher)Jason Silvis (Garbage Truck Driver)Toussaint Raphael Abessolo (Troy's Father)Rachelle Beinart (Miss Canby - Attendee at Troy's Funeral)Gregory Bromfield (Courthouse Worker)Joshua Camerata (Angelo the Italian Server)Hanibal Chancellor (Watermelon Salesman)Cara Clark (Student)Tra'Waan Coles (Towns person)Sean Cummings (Sanitation worker)
Director
Denzel Washington
Synopsis
A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.
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