Review of Fruitvale Station (2013) by Jamie B — 20 Jul 2014

The kind of movie that sticks with you long after it ends, invoking anger, sadness, and just about every emotion in between.

This review of Fruitvale Station (2013) was written by Jamie B on 20 Jul 2014.

Fruitvale Station has generally received very positive reviews.

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