# Fruitvale Station (2013)

> Across one ordinary New Year’s Eve in Oakland, a young father’s efforts to repair his family life collide with a tragic act of police violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/96502

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ryan Coogler
- Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Díaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand, Chad Michael Murray, Ahna O'Reilly, Ariana Neal, Keenan Coogler
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2334649/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: intimate, grounded, quietly tense, social justice film night, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of life, loss, and the impact of a single day.

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