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All the books by August Wilson adapted to cinema and television, ranked
The works by August Wilson, known for titles such as Fences or Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, have been adapted several times to cinema and television.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 movies and TV series based on titles by August Wilson. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
Fences
August Wilson, 1986
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Denzel Washington, 2016
In 1950s Pittsburgh, Troy Maxson lives with his wife Rose and their son Cory, and works as a garbage collector alongside his best friend, Jim Bono. Gabriel has since moved out to live across the street at Miss Pearl’s house, so Troy no longer gets rent money from Gabe, which places the family under financial strain.
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
August Wilson, 1984
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George C. Wolfe, 2020
In 1927, Ma Rainey is a highly regarded blues singer who has recently been contracted by white producers. They are soon joined by Levee Green, the band’s overconfident trumpeter who has shown Sturdyvant his original compositions in the hopes of getting his own record deal, and has convinced him to use alternate arrangements he wrote of Ma’s songs.