Fences [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents ; in association with Bron Creative ; in association with Macro Media ; directed by Denzel Washington ; screenplay by August Wilson ; produced by Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington, Todd Black.
In 1950s Pittsburgh, a Black garbage collector named Troy Maxson--bitter that baseball's color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the Negro Leagues--is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones.
Record details
- ISBN: 9786316773265
- ISBN: 6316773269
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (138 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Hollywood, California : Paramount Pictures, [2017].
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on August Wilson's Pulitzer prize-winning play. Originally released as a motion picture in 2016. Special features: Previews. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Charlotte Bruus Christensen ; production designer, David Gropman ; edited by Hughes Winborne ; costume designer, Sharen Davis ; music by Marcelo Zarvos. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jovan Adepo, Russell Hornsby, Mykelti Williamson, Saniyya Sidney. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic elements, language and some suggestive references CHV rating: PG; for violence and coarse language. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; region 1; NTSC; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English dialogue; optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; optional English described video; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Award, 2016: Best supporting actress (Davis). |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | Historical films. Social problem films. Film adaptations. Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Video recordings for people with visual disabilities. |
Available copies
- 79 of 79 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 79 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD FEN (Text) | 37810435491153 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | DVD 17-096 Fences (Drama) (Text) | 34269001177469 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Andrews Public Library | DVD FEN (Text) | 80605000787894 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Annie Hubbard McEachern Public Library | DRAMA DVD 38 (Text) | 34510611049808 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD FEN (Text) | 50503010928515 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | DVD F FENCE (Text) | 34208203606537 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Belhaven Public Library | VIDEO DVD (Text) | 38344400180673 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD (PG-13) (Text) | 30441100760784 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD F (Text) | 31781064294208 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bryan Memorial Library | D 3906 (Text) | 810491000170759 | Adult New Video | Available | - |
Summary:
In 1950s Pittsburgh, a Black garbage collector named Troy Maxson--bitter that baseball's color barrier was only broken after his own heyday in the Negro Leagues--is prone to taking out his frustrations on his loved ones.
