Fruitvale Station
Starring Michael B Jordan, Melonie Diaz and Octavia Spencer
Directed by Ryan Coogler
Rated R for some violence, language throughout and some drug use
I have to admit that I’m tired of hearing about Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman. I’m convinced it was a tragedy but I’m not sold on injustice. What surprises me is how much coverage the Trayvon Martin case is getting and how little coverage this true story that took place in 2008 in Oakland got. Telling the story of the last day of Oscar Grant’s life before a true injustice befell him at the Fruitvale BART Station in Oakland, the movie is a beautiful, poignant and horrific punch to the gut. The screenplay is absolutely amazing and the directing by relative newcomer Ryan Coogler is sure to garner attention come awards season. I was completely blown away and I have a feeling this one will be rattling around in my head for some time. A