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Fences

Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.

20162h 19mPG-13Drama

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About Fences

Directors
Denzel Washington
Cast
Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG-13
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America, Canada
Status
Released

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