Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale Station is an American 2013 drama movie based on a true story directed by Ryan Coogler presented on Blu-ray.
The true story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New year’s Eve, being a better partner to his girlfriend Sophina, who he hasn’t been completely honest with as of late and being a better father to Tatiana, their beautiful four year-old daughter. Crossing paths with friends, family, and strangers, Oscar starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realises that change is not going to come easily.
Awards:
- Won Movie of the Year AFI Awards USA 2014
- Won Un Certain Regard – Avenir Prize Ryan Coogler – Cannes Film Festival 2013
- Won Spotlight Award Michael B. Jordan Hollywood Film Festival 2013
- Won Best First Film Ryan Coogler New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2013
- Won Grand Jury Prize Sundance Film Festival 2013
- Nominated Outstanding Motion Picture- Black Reel Awards 2014
- Another 23 wins
- Another 28 nominations
Critic Reviews:
- " This is not an easy film to watch, but it's an important one. It should be and needs to be seen. " – Allen Almachar
- " Prophetic and timely…and a painful yet insightful view into what ails America today. " – Tom Meek
- " Fruitvale Station is courageous, heartbreaking and will surely lead its director and lead actor into the greatness. " – Katie Smith-Wong