Check out the official trailer for Fences starring Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Jovan Apedo, Stephen Henderson, Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby and Saniyya Sidney, right now on Fan Reviews! br br Fences Release Date: br December 25, 2016 br br Fences is an upcoming 2016 American-Canadian drama film directed by Denzel Washington and written by August Wilson, based on his play of the same name. The film stars Washington, Viola Davis, Jovan Apedo, Stephen Henderson, Mykelti Williamson, Russell Hornsby, and Saniyya Sidney. br br Principal photography on the film began on April 25, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The film is scheduled to be released on December 25, 2016, by Paramount Pictures.