Directed by:
Denzel Washington
Written by:
August Wilson
Based on the novel by:
August Wilson
Genre:
Drama
Runtime:
139 mins
Plot:
A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.
Release Date:
December 16, 2016
Reception:
Cast:
Denzel Washington
Viola Davis
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Jovan Adepo
Russell Hornsby
Mykelti Williamson
Saniyya Sidney
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Viola Davis
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Todd Black, Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Denzel Washington
- Best Adapted Screenplay | August Wilson
Wins
- Best Supporting Actress | Viola Davis
Wins
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Viola Davis
Nominations
- Best Actor – Drama | Denzel Washington
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Denzel Washington
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Viola Davis
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
Nominations
- Excellence in Period Film | David Gropman
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Todd Black, Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | August Wilson