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Fences poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.1 / 100
2016·Drama·2h 19m

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.

Above the Line
Denzel Washington·DirectorAugust Wilson·ScreenplayAugust Wilson·Theatre PlayCharlotte Bruus Christensen·Director of PhotographyMarcelo Zarvos·Original Music ComposerHughes Winborne·Editor
Cast
Denzel Washington·Troy MaxsonViola Davis·Rose MaxsonStephen McKinley Henderson·Jim BonoJovan Adepo·Cory MaxsonRussell Hornsby·Lyons MaxsonMykelti Williamson·Gabriel MaxsonSaniyya Sidney·Raynell MaxsonLesley Boone·Evangelist PreacherChristopher Mele·Deputy CommissionerJason Silvis·Garbage Truck Driver
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Denzel Washington·Director
Writing· 2
August Wilson·ScreenplayAugust Wilson·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Charlotte Bruus Christensen·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hughes Winborne·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Marcelo Zarvos·Original Music ComposerJay B. Richardson·Music EditorDavid Jobe·FoleyScott Millan·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art & Design· 8
Karen Schulz Gropman·Art DirectionDavid Gropman·Production DesignSharen Davis·Costume DesignGregory A. Weimerskirch·Art DirectionAngela Vesco·Key CostumerRebecca Brown·Set DecorationBob Feltman·Assistant Property MasterKevin Ladson·Property Master
Production· 9
Todd Black·ProducerDenzel Washington·ProducerScott Rudin·ProducerDale Wells·Executive ProducerAndrew Hadzopoulos·Casting AssociateBrian Drewes·Visual Effects ProducerVictoria Thomas·CastingMeg Bailey·Visual Effects ProducerLinda Weaver·Casting Associate
Other Departments· 4
Ed Maloney·GafferDoug Spilatro·Visual Effects SupervisorChris Muchow·Rigging GafferSean Devereaux·Visual Effects Supervisor
By the Numbers
73.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$64M
ROI 168%
Worldwide Gross
1
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Fences's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Reflective
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Fences" features a black and white image of two people. On the left is a woman with short, curly hair, wearing a light-colored, patterned ”

drama
Key Elements
Newsboy CapFence
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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