Fences (2016) — Screenplay
In 1950s Pittsburgh, a bitter African-American father wrestles with poverty, racism, and his own failings while trying to guide his family toward a better future.
- Written by
- August Wilson
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 145 pages
August Wilson's adaptation offers a masterclass in dialogue-driven drama, where every exchange crackles with subtext and emotional weight. The single-setting structure and layered character arcs reveal how personal trauma shapes family dynamics, making it a powerful study in building tension through conversation and restraint.
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