Review of Fruitvale Station (2013) by Tyshaun C — 07 May 2014

I don't pay much attention to the news and didn't know that this had happened. Sad but a wonderful story.

This review of Fruitvale Station (2013) was written by Tyshaun C on 07 May 2014.

Fruitvale Station has generally received very positive reviews.

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