8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Fruitvale Station (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
Oakland, California. Young Afro-American Oscar Grant crosses paths with family members, friends, enemies and strangers before facing his fate on the platform at Fruitvale Station, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Oakland, California. Young Afro-American Oscar Grant crosses paths with family members, friends, enemies and strangers before facing his fate on the platform at Fruitvale Station, in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Fruitvale Station receives a Left-Leaning rating because its narrative powerfully humanizes a victim of police brutality and racial injustice, implicitly critiquing systemic issues and aligning with progressive values of social justice and accountability.
The film features an authentically diverse cast that reflects the real-life individuals and community central to its true story. Its narrative strongly critiques racial injustice and systemic issues, making these themes central to the film's message.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of strength, community, and comfort for Oscar's family, particularly his mother, in the face of profound tragedy. It highlights the faith's role in providing solace and resilience without critique.
Fruitvale Station does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is solely centered on the true story of Oscar Grant III's final day, his relationships, and the tragic events that transpired, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.
Fruitvale Station is a biographical drama centered on Oscar Grant III's final day. The narrative is tightly focused on his life, family, and the events leading to his tragic death, without including any transsexual characters or related themes. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Fruitvale Station is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures. All major characters, including Oscar Grant and his family, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.
This film is a biographical drama based on the real-life events and individuals surrounding Oscar Grant III. The characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their historical counterparts, with no instances of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.4
8.5
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