Review of Fruitvale Station (2013) by Logan M — 03 Mar 2016

Certainly a topical film with the recent string of allegations of police brutality, and even more so a powerful one.

This review of Fruitvale Station (2013) was written by Logan M on 03 Mar 2016.

Fruitvale Station has generally received very positive reviews.

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