'Fruitvale Station' Recalls Real Drama of Man's Final Hours

Name: 'Fruitvale Station' Recalls Real Drama of Man's Final Hours
Uploaded: 2013-08-08T00:46:54Z
Duration: P322S
Description: "Fruitvale Station," a new film by Ryan Coogler, tells the story of Oscar Grant: a young, black Oakland man who was shot and killed on a train platform by a Bay Area Regional Transit police officer. Gwen Ifill speaks with writer and director Coogler on his motivation for making the film and coincidental timing of its release.

Clip: 08/07/2013 | 5m 22s

"Fruitvale Station," a new film by Ryan Coogler, tells the story of Oscar Grant: a young, black Oakland man who was shot and killed on a train platform by a Bay Area Regional Transit police officer. Gwen Ifill speaks with writer and director Coogler on his motivation for making the film and coincidental timing of its release.

Aired: 08/07/13

Rating: NR

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'Fruitvale Station' Recalls Real Drama of Man's Final Hours

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