Review of Fruitvale Station (2013) by Ayman A — 14 Jun 2014

A tough, gritty, chilling and movie drama on US police brutality. The true story of Oscar Grant played impressively by Michael B. Jordan.

This review of Fruitvale Station (2013) was written by Ayman A on 14 Jun 2014.

Fruitvale Station has generally received very positive reviews.

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