We see:
- Michael B. Jordan ("Parenthood" and "Red Tails") does a terrific job as Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old who has several things going on in his life: A mother who loves him; a girlfriend who is trying to forgive; a daughter he adores; the loss of his job; and rent that is due.
- Melonie Diaz (Lots of TV) is Oscar's concerned fiancée. She can see him clearly, but still loves him.
- Ariana Neal ("Footloose") is Oscar's daughter; she tries to talk him out of his New Year's party because she is afraid.
- Octavia Spencer ("The Help") is marvelous as Oscar's mother, who talks him into riding the train on New Year's Eve because he and his friends will be celebrating.
- Chad Michael Murray ("One Tree Hill") and Kevin Durand ("Lost") as the transit officers who pull the trigger.
If there is a lesson here, it would be: Keep your life in order because you never know when it may end.
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http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3298142489/
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Here is a link to a preview:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3298142489/
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