Fruitvale Station is based on the true story of Oscar Grant. 22 year old Grant was shot and killed by Oakland BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) Police at the Fruitvale station in Oakland California, January 1, 2009. Grant was unarmed and face down when he was shot by Oakland BART PD, the crime was caught on tape by on lookers.
You might've seen the trailer for "Fruitvale Station" starring Michael B. Jordan. Originally titled simply " Fruitvale " the independent film debuted at Sundance film festival. Now it's made to the big screen. Writer and director of "Fruitvale Station" Ryan Coogler is a 27 year old Bay Area native. He tells the story of Grant's last 24 hours before the fatal shooting.
Coogler doesn't sugar coat Grant's life, he shows his reality. Having done jail time in the past Grant's mother pushes her son to do right. He loses his job and tries to get it back before his mom and girlfriend find out, Raising his daughter and having relationship problems with the mother of his child. The film shows Oscar Grant was a real person with issues many can relate too.
This movie is to give Oscar Grant his story back, Grant was the victim and this crime is a tragedy. Oscar Grant isn't the first to be wrongly murdered and portrayed otherwise. As we see with Trayvon Martin's case he wasn't the last. "Fruitvale Station" will give awareness to those that over look heinous crimes done against African Americans that lead to death. Justice must and will be served for all victims.
Trailer of "Fruitvale Station" is in theaters now!
News video of the reporting on the Oscar Grant tragedy. ( viewer discretion is advised )
Rest in Peace Oscar Grant.
We will continue to fight for justice!
Ms.Diva
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