Denzel Washington directed a film released on December 16, 2016 starring Viola Davis.
Denzel Washington . Washington 's third directorial effort , Fences , starring himself and Viola Davis , was released on December 16 , 2016 . Fences (film) . Fences was released in the United States on December 16 , 2016 , by Paramount Pictures , received positive reviews and grossed $ 64 million .