Fences (2016)
After going through the hard knocks of life, you resolve to get it. You set your rules and set out not to repeat the mistakes made by the people who were assigned to care for you. You build a wall within a fence and like a hermit in the confines of your cocoon. You think you are doing okay and are not repeating the mistakes of your forefathers. You have seen the darkest hour of life and honestly, wish for your offspring to cushioned off these bruises from their walks of life.
You find the only way you know to impart your experiences and make it your God-given duty to educate them academically and socially. You know what? At the end of the day, you realise that your effort seems like an exercise in futility. You are labelled a madman, the reason for their perceived insanity and as a man living in the uncertain glory of the past.
As a man, you make one mistake and the whole world pins you down as a scourge of mankind. All your good deeds come down to nought. You then realise that your situation is very much like the same one that you have been trying to avoid all these while. The little kingdom that you try to build within your fences come crumbling down. Surprisingly, your efforts are only appreciated after your passing...
'Fences' is an adaptation of a Pulitzer-winning screenplay about a 1950s Pittsburgh-based garbage collector, Troy, and his little family. After growing up with many unfilled dreams in early adulthood, Troy pulls himself together to provide for his wife, Rose and his son, Cory. Associated with his household are his brother, Gabe, a mentally deranged veteran, Troy's son from first marriage, Lyon and his bosom buddy, Bono. Along come trouble in the form of a rebellious Cory and Troy's girlfriend!
This emotionally charged drama shines in all departments, the acting, the script and the set. It brings to life the reality of living amongst the poor who strive to change their fate.
Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
After going through the hard knocks of life, you resolve to get it. You set your rules and set out not to repeat the mistakes made by the people who were assigned to care for you. You build a wall within a fence and like a hermit in the confines of your cocoon. You think you are doing okay and are not repeating the mistakes of your forefathers. You have seen the darkest hour of life and honestly, wish for your offspring to cushioned off these bruises from their walks of life.You find the only way you know to impart your experiences and make it your God-given duty to educate them academically and socially. You know what? At the end of the day, you realise that your effort seems like an exercise in futility. You are labelled a madman, the reason for their perceived insanity and as a man living in the uncertain glory of the past.
As a man, you make one mistake and the whole world pins you down as a scourge of mankind. All your good deeds come down to nought. You then realise that your situation is very much like the same one that you have been trying to avoid all these while. The little kingdom that you try to build within your fences come crumbling down. Surprisingly, your efforts are only appreciated after your passing...
'Fences' is an adaptation of a Pulitzer-winning screenplay about a 1950s Pittsburgh-based garbage collector, Troy, and his little family. After growing up with many unfilled dreams in early adulthood, Troy pulls himself together to provide for his wife, Rose and his son, Cory. Associated with his household are his brother, Gabe, a mentally deranged veteran, Troy's son from first marriage, Lyon and his bosom buddy, Bono. Along come trouble in the form of a rebellious Cory and Troy's girlfriend!
This emotionally charged drama shines in all departments, the acting, the script and the set. It brings to life the reality of living amongst the poor who strive to change their fate.
Some people build fences to keep people out, and other people build fences to keep people in.
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