Fruitvale Station - handheld, close-up, parallel action
Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) is shot in the back while handcuffed. Everyone witnesses. The moment when Oscar is shot the scene cuts to his girlfriend, Sophina (Melonie Diaz) is an example of parallel action.
- from Fruitvale Station (2013)
- Creator: Ryan Coogler
- Posted by Philana Payton
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Fruitvale Station
by Philana PaytonOscar (Michael B. Jordan) is shot in the back while handcuffed. Everyone witnesses. The moment when Oscar is shot the scene cuts to his girlfriend, Sophina (Melonie Diaz) is an example of parallel action.
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