Fruitvale Station

— “Fruitvale Station” is a carefully crafted tale about one man whose senseless death sparked riots in 2009. I can’t imagine anyone who wouldn’t be drawn in by this portrayal of a complex and flawed young father whose sharp edges and tender tendencies both appeal and irritate. This isn’t a one-dimensional look at a social issue, but a way into the issue through one tragic incident and its backstory made more accessible. It is well worth the price of admission.

---

[2013. 85 min. Directed by Ryan Coogler. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, and Octavia Spencer.]
http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fruitvale-station-2013