Review of Fruitvale Station (2013) by Natalie M — 10 Feb 2014

Outstanding depiction of a tragic, real-life event. Grant's story leaves you rooting for this troubled underdog until the end.

This review of Fruitvale Station (2013) was written by Natalie M on 10 Feb 2014.

Fruitvale Station has generally received very positive reviews.

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