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DRAMA

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.

name	character
Jovan Adepo	Cory Maxson
Lesley Boone	Evangelist Preacher
Tra'Waan Coles	Towns person
Viola Davis	Rose Maxson
Joe Fishel	Parade Marcher
Stephen Henderson	Jim Bono
Russell Hornsby	Lyons Maxson
Christopher Mele	Deputy Commissioner
Saniyya Sidney	Raynell Maxson
Jason Silvis	Garbage Truck Driver
Denzel Washington	Troy Maxson
Mykelti Williamson	Gabriel Maxson

name
Scott Rudin	producer
Denzel Washington	director, producer
August Wilson	writer (original), screenplay
Marcelo Zarvos	composer

year	award	category	name
2016	Academy Award	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Viola Davis
2016	BAFTA	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Viola Davis
2016	Golden Globe Award	Best Supporting Actress	Viola Davis