Fruitvale Station / The Weinstein Company presents a Significant production ; produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker ; written and directed by Ryan Coogler.
The true story of Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: Being a better son to his mother, being a better partner to his girlfriend, and being a better father to T, their beautiful four-year-old daughter. He starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easy.
aOscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident, crosses paths with friends, enemies, family, and strangers on the last day of 2008. Based on a true story.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. Special features: Fruitvale Station: the story of Oscar Grant; Q&A with cast & filmmakers. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Rachel Morrison ; editors, Claudia S. Castello, Michael P. Shawver ; music, Ludwig Goransson. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray, Ahna O'Reilly, Octavia Spencer. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for some violence, language throughout and some drug use. |
System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, 1.78:1 widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
Language Note: | English and Spanish dialogue with optional Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH). |
Awards Note: | AFI Awards, USA 2014: Nominated, Movie of the Year. Cannes Film Festival 2013: Un Certain Regard - Avenir Prize. Independent Spirit Awards 2014: Nominated, Best First Feature (Ryan Coogler); Best Male Lead (Michael B. Jordan); Best Supporting Female (Melonie Diaz). National Board of Review, USA 2013: Best Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer); Breakthrough Performance by an Actor (Michael B. Jordan); Best Directorial Debut (Ryan Coogler); Top Ten Films. |
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Subject: | Grant, Oscar, 1986-2009 > Drama. San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (Calif.) > Drama. Police shootings > California > Drama. |
Genre: | Biographical films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Columbia Gorge Community College Library | DRAMA FRUI 2013 (Text) | 39705000001304 | DVD | Available | - |