Fencing Relationships summarizes opinions on the movie Fences and its portrayal of relationships. The movie, set in 1950s Pittsburgh, depicts a married couple's romance at a time when fewer people are getting married. A Morehouse College student discusses how the film shows the importance of remembering your partner is there for everything and not taking them for granted. Actress Viola Davis won an award for her role in Fences and described the movie as being about people, words, life, forgiveness, and grace. A Clark Atlanta student says Davis' role relates to many wives who have been in similar situations to her character.