Fences Ending Explained: The True Meaning Of That Shocking Time Jump & Death

Fences is Denzel Washington’s awards-winning 2016 classic, and here is everything you need to know about the film’s ending, including what happens with the shocking time jump and death. Based on August Wilson’s beloved 1987 play of the same name, Fences was a long-awaited adaptation, with Denzel Washington finally managing to get the movie made after years of development and many failed productions. Upon its release, Fences was a big hit, with it being a success at the box office and getting incredible reception by critics. Now that the acclaimed film is out on Netflix, it’s the perfect time to look back at the ending of Fences.