Gritty drama 'Fruitvale' wins top Sundance prize
- Published: 27 Jan 2013 at 14.44
- Online news: World
"Fruitvale," about a young black man shot by police in a gritty California neighborhood, won the top prize Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, America's premier independent movie showcase.
(L-R) "Fruitvale" director Ryan Coogler, actors Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer and Michael B. Jordan pose for a portrait during the 2013 Sundance Film Festival January 19, 2013 in Park City, Utah. "Fruitvale," about a young black man shot by police in a gritty California neighborhood, won the top prize Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival, America's premier independent movie showcase.
The movie by first-time writer and director Ryan Coogler won the US drama Grand Jury award, as well as the US drama audience award at the end of the 11-day filmfest in the snowy Utah mountains.
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