![]() This repeated scenario forms the basis of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Fences.” 29 years after its Broadway premiere, “Fences” arrives in theaters courtesy of a screenplay by the late playwright himself. Every payday brings Troy Maxson closer to his wrestling partner. Life is a series of routines culminating in death. As the evening progresses, Troy is sometimes joined by his eldest son, Lyons ( Russell Hornsby), who borrows money, or his disabled war veteran brother, Gabe ( Mykelti Williamson), who has just moved from Troy’s home in a defiant display of his independence. ![]() Troy cuddles with her, tossing the raunchiest dialogue he has to offer in her direction. When his tales spin too wildly into fiction-at one point, Troy reminisces about wrestling with Death itself-Rose steps outside to playfully call him on his nonsense. Both are very good listeners, and there’s nothing Troy enjoys more than a captive audience. ![]() By Troy’s side are his two best friends, Bono (Stephen Henderson), the co-worker he’s known for decades, and a bottle of gin, which Troy has also known for decades. Every payday, garbage collector Troy Maxson ( Denzel Washington) holds court in the backyard of the Pittsburgh home he shares with his wife, Rose ( Viola Davis) and their son, Cory ( Jovan Adepo). ![]()
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