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IMDb rating 7.2
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Critic Odie Henderson
rated 10

Whereas Troy’s brilliant originator, James Earl Jones, kept an open vein of terror flowing through his performance, Washington smothers his dark side with a charm that’s as sticky as flypaper.

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Critic Terri White
rated 10

It’s not an epic story, but it is a story told epically.

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Critic Catherine Shoard
rated 8

This film is conceived as a showcase for its performers, and, as that, it is immaculate.

Read full review at The Guardian
Gabriel Furtado
rated 10

Me envolveu com o drama

7 months ago
Critic Samina Jakobsen
rated 7

Washington og Davis spiller, som gjaldt det deres liv. Det er umuligt ikke at mærke deres kærlighed til Wilsons manuskript, der for store dele består af lange, fortræffeligt skrevne monologer.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Annika Andersson
rated 10

…en av årets filmer som absolut inte får missas!

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Denzel Washington
As Troy Maxson
Viola Davis
As Rose Maxson
Mykelti Williamson
As Gabriel Maxson
Joe Fishel
As Parade Marcher
Russell Hornsby
As Lyons Maxson

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In 1950s Pittsburgh, a former baseball player turned garbage collector, Troy Maxson, struggles to provide for his family and protect them from the harsh realities of racism. Despite his bitterness over his own broken dreams, Troy tries to build a better life for his wife and son, while grappling with his own inner demons. Through the lens of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fences explores themes of family, identity, and the African American experience in a powerful and poignant way. With a striking set design and impactful performances, this film adaptation brings the characters to life in a way that will resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.

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