Blu-ray
4 of 4 Copies Available
- CENTRAL: Audiovisual Collection
- EASTWOOD: Audiovisual Collection
- OSHTEMO: Audiovisual Collection
- WASHINGTON SQUARE: Audiovisual Collection
Fences
Call Number
- BLU-RAY DRAMA (CEN, EAS, OSH, WSQ)
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Languages
In English, with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description.
Performers
Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Mckinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, Saniyya Sidney.
Publication Information
Hollywood, California : Paramount Pictures, [2017]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (138 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, language and some suggestive references.
Uniform Title
Summary
Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, FENCES takes a passionate look at former Negro-league baseball player Troy Maxson as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down.
Notes
Title from container.
Based upon the play by August Wilson.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2016.
Special 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.
Subjects
- African American families > Drama.
- African American fathers > Drama.
- Fathers and sons > Drama.
- Man-woman relationships > Drama.
- Negro leagues > Drama.
- Sanitation workers > Drama.
- African Americans > Social conditions > 20th century > Drama.
- Adultery > Drama.
- United States > Race relations > History > 20th century > Drama.
- Pittsburgh (Pa.) > Drama.