"Fences" is a 2016 American period drama film directed by Denzel Washington and written by August Wilson, based on his Pulitzer Prize-winning 1985 play of the same name). The film stars Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, and Saniyya Sidney). The story takes place in Pittsburgh in the 1950s and revolves around Troy Maxson, a 53-year-old African-American man who works as a sanitation worker and is having an affair. The film explores themes such as family dynamics, personal truths, and the power of forgiveness. The main message of the movie is that we all need to somehow live with the imperfections of others as well as our own. The film received positive reviews and praise from critics for Washingtons performance and direction, Daviss performance, the screenplay, pacing, cinematography, and emotional tone).