The Most Historically Accurate Hollywood Films

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station recounts the events of Oscar Grant III's final days in this story of wrongful death. The film is both a thoughtful and heart-shattering biopic that details the ups and downs of Oscar's life before his final moments. For the sake of authenticity, the final scenes were shot on the same platform in Oakland, California where the real Oscar was killed.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.