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Movie Review: Fruitvale Station

Now I do not do many movie reviews because it is kind of hard because everyone has a specific type of movie they like to watch or specific actors they enjoy. But the moment I saw this film, I knew I had to tell all my blog lovers about this amazing movie. 

Not many people have seen this movie or even heard of it and when I found that out I was really surprised.

Summary:
This movie is based on a true story. This man named Oscar Grant, 22, was killed December 31st 2008. He was killed by a white officer. Him and his friend were trying to come back from celebrating New Years Eve when he was shot. This movie takes place in the span of two days. It shows what he did the day before he died. Then it shows what happened and how the situation between his friends and the officers got out of hand and how he got shot. Then the after effects of him getting shot. He left behind a daughter and a girlfriend as well as friends and family.

My Opinion:
This movie was INCREDIBLE. This movie gave Oscar Grant a voice. Since the media portrayed him as a horrible drug dealer thug but in reality he was just trying to take care of his daughter and his girlfriend. He did not want to deal he was trying to get his life back in order. I think that Michael B. Jordan did an incredible job playing Oscar Grant. This movie had so much passion and showed that racism still exists. To be honest, I balled my eyes out. I watched this movie two times in the same day. This movie broke my heart because he did not deserve to die. He was just trying to take care of the situation and it got out of control.

Everyone should see this movie. If you are younger than 13 be aware that there is some mature content. But honestly this movie changed my life and I do not say that often. His death started riots throughout California because of how unexpected it was. Also, two weeks before they were going to shoot the movie, Trayvon Martin was killed. These situations still happen today and we need to figure out why and how to stop it. More people need to see this movie because it speaks the truth when the media does not.

This is the real Oscar Grant. Rest In Peace. 

Carpe Diem,
Sophia


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