2017
Academy Awards
Actress in a Supporting Role
Viola Davis
Actor in a Leading Role
Denzel Washington
Best Picture
Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington and Todd Black, Producers
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Screenplay by August Wilson

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.
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Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Won
2017
Actress in a Supporting Role
Viola Davis
Actor in a Leading Role
Denzel Washington
Best Picture
Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington and Todd Black, Producers
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Screenplay by August Wilson
2017
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Viola Davis
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Denzel Washington
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