Good Fences
Synopsis
Set in the 1970s, Tom Spader is an attorney who is determined to end what he has dubbed "the colored man's losing streak." When his winning of a high-profile case thrusts him into the limelight, he decides to move his wife and their two kids out of their mixed lower-middle-class town and into the posh enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernest R. Dickerson
- Screenplay & Story
- Trey Ellis
- Original Score
- George Duke
- Original Title
- Good Fences
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernest R. Dickerson
Trey Ellis, Erika Ellis
George Duke
Jonathan Freeman
Stephen Lovejoy
Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Spike Lee, Sam Kitt
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest R. Dickerson
Director
Danny Glover
Producer
Whoopi Goldberg
Producer
George Duke
Original Music Composer
Trey Ellis
Screenplay
Jonathan Freeman
Director of Photography
Stephen Lovejoy
Editor
Doug McCullough
Production Design
Resa McConaghy
Costume Design
Roy T. Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Fences
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What is Good Fences about?
Set in the 1970s, Tom Spader is an attorney who is determined to end what he has dubbed "the colored man's losing streak." When his winning of a high-profile case thrusts him into the limelight, he decides to move his wife and their two kids out of their mixed lower-middle-class town and into the posh enclave of Greenwich, Connecticut.
Who directed Good Fences?
Good Fences was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.
Who stars in Good Fences?
The principal cast of Good Fences includes Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Marie V. Cruz, Munro Chambers, Mo'Nique.
When was Good Fences released and how long is it?
Good Fences was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Good Fences?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Good Fences was composed by George Duke.
Is Good Fences based on a book or true story?
Good Fences is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erika Ellis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Good Fences?
Good Fences holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).