Question 1

What Broadway history does 'Fences' have before its film adaptation?

Accepted Answer

The play opened on Broadway in 1987, winning Tony Awards for Best Play, Best Actor (James Earl Jones), and Best Featured Actress (Mary Alice). A 2010 revival won Best Revival, Best Actor (Denzel Washington), and Best Actress (Viola Davis).

Question 2

How did Denzel Washington contribute to the screenplay while honoring August Wilson?

Accepted Answer

Denzel Washington and Spike Lee did uncredited treatments on the screenplay in pre-production, with Washington doing more rewrites on set. He went uncredited to ensure Wilson would be the only writer recognized for awards.

Question 3

What awards did 'Fences' win or get nominated for in 2016-2017?

Accepted Answer

It won awards from Indiewire Critics' Poll, San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle, Village Voice Film Poll, and was nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, BAFTA, and others in 2017.

Question 4

Who plays the lead roles of Troy and Rose Maxson in the film?

Accepted Answer

Denzel Washington plays Troy Maxson, and Viola Davis plays Rose Maxson.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'Fences' as described in its synopsis?

Accepted Answer

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with poverty, racism, and his inner demons while trying to raise a family.

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