Fruitvale Station

We both loved this film.  It deals an emotional punch to your gut and reawakens feelings of anger and dismay at the Trayvon Martin decision.  First time director Ryan Coogler has cast Michael B. Jordan perfectly for the role of Oscar Grant, an imperfect young man.  Yet a man with deep passion for life and his various roles as son, father, lover/partner. Melonie Diaz (his partner) and Octavia Spencer (his mother) are strong women who do not let Oscar get away with stuff and he is fully aware how these important connections keep him grounded.  His daughter played by Ariana Neal is just plain smart and delicious!  We left the Violet Crown moved and sad and disturbed by the series of events and the loss of life which was so unnecessary.  For any of you who have not been pushed by a police officer I can only say it makes your blood boil and rage fills your brain.  It requires enormous effort to not fight back.  It is reminding yourself that their gun can kill you that is the crucial element here. Do not miss this film.  A story about America.