Octavia Spencer in Fruitvale Station: More Than a Performance

The film Fruitvale Station (2013), directed by Ryan Coogler, presents true story of the murder of Oscar Grant, which is then elevated by the compelling performances by its main cast. Octavia Spencer’s portrayal of Wanda, the mother of Oscar Grant, gives voice to the immensely harrowing pain and inequalities that thousands of parents of color in America face.