https://staging2.theplaylist.net/cannes-review-fruitvale-station-recounts-a-tragic-true-life-story-with-good-performances-intentions-but-little-subtlety-20130517/ Fri, 13 May 2016 09:55:18 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://staging2.theplaylist.net/cannes-review-fruitvale-station-recounts-a-tragic-true-life-story-with-good-performances-intentions-but-little-subtlety-20130517/#comment-54832 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:55:18 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2013/more/uncategorized/cannes-review-fruitvale-station-recounts-a-tragic-true-life-story-with-good-performances-intentions-but-little-subtlety-98044/#comment-54832 Very fair assessment. I loved the film, it affected me greatly, but still, I agree with you on the points of manipulation and contrivance. And yes, the issues involved with "based on a true story" is an interesting topic of storytelling.

]]> https://staging2.theplaylist.net/cannes-review-fruitvale-station-recounts-a-tragic-true-life-story-with-good-performances-intentions-but-little-subtlety-20130517/#comment-54833 Fri, 13 May 2016 09:55:18 +0000 http://www.indiewire.com/2013/more/uncategorized/cannes-review-fruitvale-station-recounts-a-tragic-true-life-story-with-good-performances-intentions-but-little-subtlety-98044/#comment-54833 Wonderful review, been looking forward to seeing since hearing about it about month ago. I'm not a fan of emotional manipulation, but thanks to your review, expect to still enjoy this work.

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