It’s time for the second film in our Viola Davis Blend of the Month, so Christian and Scott discuss the movie that won her an Oscar: Fences. The August Wilson adaptation costars and was directed by Denzel Washington. The two talk at length about the lead performances, whether they deserved their Oscars attention, and who else they like from the cast. Most importantly, does Fences work as an adaptation?

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 Intro| 0:00 - 2:37, The Background on Fences| 2:37 - 11:32, Review| 11:32 - 37:43, Closing Thoughts and Looking Ahead| 37:43 - 41:20