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Fences (2016)

Bias Rating
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Fences poster

Overview

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Overview

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

The film is rated Left-Leaning (-1) because its central conflict is deeply rooted in the psychological and emotional toll of systemic racism and unfulfilled dreams, themes that align with progressive values and a critique of societal injustice, despite the narrative focusing on individual and familial responses.

Fences features an entirely Black cast, authentically representing the characters from its source material. The narrative provides a strong and explicit critique of the Black experience in 1950s America, highlighting systemic racism and the destructive aspects of traditional male roles through its complex protagonist.

Secondary

Christianity is depicted as a vital source of strength and moral grounding for Rose, enabling her to endure immense personal suffering with dignity. The film respects her faith as a positive and resilient force within the family's life.

Fences focuses on the Maxson family's struggles with race, responsibility, and dreams in the 1950s. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in a portrayal rating of N/A.

The film 'Fences' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the struggles and relationships of an African American family in the 1950s, focusing on issues of race, ambition, and familial duty, with no elements related to transgender identity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "Fences" is a direct adaptation of August Wilson's play, with all major characters retaining their original genders as established in the source material. No characters canonically male or female were portrayed as a different gender.

The film "Fences" is an adaptation of August Wilson's play, which features an entirely African American cast and characters. The 2016 film maintains the original racial identities of all characters, with Black actors portraying Black characters as established in the source material.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.2
The Movie Database logo
6.9

Critic Ratings

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9.2
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7.9

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