Families within Fences

 

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In August Wilson's play, Fences, issues of the past and future come to a standstill as the forgotten athlete, Troy Maxson, denies his son Cory, the up-and-coming football player, the privilege to play football.  Troy had a hard childhood and a hard life in general resulting in many contributing factors in his judgement.

Coping with Dreams Deferred

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The trailer for the 2008 version of A Raisin in the Sun brings the characters to life in fascinating ways.  If you plan on seeing the movie, I recommend only watching part of the trailer for it highlights many of the stories climactic moments–which may be more appreciated in the heat of the film.