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Good Fences

R20031h 59mErnest R. Dickerson
IMDb 5.7

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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.

ComedyDramaTV Movie
1970sConnecticutRacial Prejudice

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What is Good Fences (2003) 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 stars in Good Fences?

Good Fences stars Danny Glover (Tom Spader), Whoopi Goldberg (Mabel Spader), Marie V. Cruz (Pani Suziharo), Munro Chambers (Billy), Mo'Nique (Ruth Crisp). The film was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson.

How long is Good Fences?

Good Fences has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated R.

Is Good Fences worth watching?

Good Fences holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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