The Long, Long Road to Building 'Fences'
The film version of August Wilson's play took decades to make, with Eddie Murphy first interested in it, and Wilson's request for a black director stalling production.
Today is Thursday, October 29, 2026 Opening: A Few Good Men Opening: The Heart Broadway Baby Birthdays: Rufus Sewell Joely Fisher Joshua Finkel Richard Dreyfuss Ken Billington Melba Moore Austin Colyer Robert Nemiroff Richard Lupino Tom Clancy Geraldine Brooks Geraldine Stroock Chandler Cowles Syl Lamont Lew Parker Akim Tamiroff Nila Mac Fanny Brice Jean Giraudoux Leigh Whipper Walter C. Kelly Ben Foster Ellyn Arons Ron Rich Irwin S. Chanin