Fences: Frustrations of a Man
The setting for most of the film was in the backyard. If the backyard could talk it would probably tell you about frustration, unmet dreams, and regret. It’s where Troy poured out his soul to Bono, Lyons, Rose, and Corey. One of the most poignant points from the vantage point of the father, in my opinion, was when Troy, Lyons (eldest son), and Bono (best friend) were in the backyard discussing Troy’s journey from youth to manhood. It was a particular situation at home causing him to leave home at the tender age of 14 after a confrontation with his daddy. As Troy went deeper he spoke on how he survived his early years of life on his own by committing crimes in order to feed himself and ultimately his woman and child. The thing that made this part so important to me was earlier in the movie while trying to borrow some money Lyon’s made mention of Troy not being around to raise him now he had his answer. Troy went to prison. This revelation g...