Fences Movie Quote

I got a life too.

Ava heaven lyrics up movie little boy. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from shmoop and verify that you are over the age of 13. Be sure to check out our review of fences. I been right here with you troy.

Directed by denzel washington. Dont you think i ever wanted other things. Fences is a film about an emotionally damaged man who struggles with his past while at the same time trying to provide for his family.

After reviewing fences by denzel washington movie myla came up with her favorite lines and movie quotes from the film. I been standing with you. A working class african american father tries to raise his family in the 1950s while coming to terms with the events of his life.

The movie sheds light on various themes such as family dynamics personal truths and above all the power of forgiveness. It is filled with tons of talent and there are some very memorable lines from the film. With denzel washington viola davis stephen mckinley henderson jovan adepo.

Unfortunately when professional teams finally start accepting black people into their lineup he is too old to fulfill his dream. Instead he tries his best to be a good husband and father. Previously washington directed the 2002 movie antwone fisher and the 2007 movie the great debaters.

Be sure to let us know your favorite quoteline. Denzel washington viola davis jovan adepo stephen henderson mykelti williamson russell hornsby saniyya sidney our rating. Denzel washington directed the film using a screenplay by august wilson which was adapted from wilsons play of the same name which washington starred in during a 2010 revival.

Directed by denzel washingtonwritten by august wilson based on his 1983 play. Drama directed by and starring denzel washington based on a play of the same name. August wilson fences 1986 august wilson fences.

I gave eighteen years of my life to stand in the same spot with you. The original 1983 play by august wilson won the 1987 pulitzer prize for drama as well as the 1987 tony award for best play. Not only does denzel washington play the lead role in fences but he also is the movies director.

Plot fences directed by denzel washington tells the story of troy maxson a black worker that lives in pittsburgh in the mid 20th century who dreamed about having a career in baseball. The story is set in 1950s and follows an african american father troy maxson denzel washington a former league baseball player now working as a waste.