Drama

FENCES - Assignment & Online Interview

Students are required to READ the play and WATCH the most recent film version of “Fences”.
On an ESSAY format answer the following questions (do not include questions on final assignment):1. How does the experience of reading the play compare to watching the play? Be thorough.2. What was August Wilson's goal in writing this play? 3. Describe Viola Davis' and Denzel Washington's performance in the movie - include: believability, chemistry, etc.4. How does the title "Fences" relate to the characters and the themes of the play? Give examples.5. Watch the following online interviews and write 10 observations or discoveries while watching these interviews:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAjQI5KNl1w&t=357shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alj6vSGQbrw