On Saturday, June 15, 2024, TCM presents a special double feature curated by celebrated filmmaker Gina Prince-Blythewood. The episode will showcase the films “Central Station” (1998) and “Fruitvale Station” (2013), with Prince-Blythewood joining host Ben Mankiewicz to discuss her selections.
“Central Station,” directed by Walter Salles and starring Fernanda Montenegro, tells the story of a retired schoolteacher who writes letters for illiterate customers at Rio de Janeiro’s Central Station. She forms an unexpected friendship with a young boy, Josué, after his mother’s death. The film received critical acclaim, with Montenegro earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress and the film receiving a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
“Fruitvale Station,” written and directed by Ryan Coogler, is based on the final day of Oscar Grant III’s life before he was fatally shot by a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officer in 2009. The film stars Michael B. Jordan as Grant, alongside Kevin Durand and Chad Michael Murray, who play the two BART police officers involved in the shooting. The film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. Dramatic Film at the Sundance Film Festival.
Gina Prince-Blythewood, an acclaimed director and screenwriter, will offer insights into her chosen films and discuss their cultural significance.
Two for One: Gina Prince-Blythewood – Central Station (1998) & Fruitvale Station (2013) airs on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 8:00 PM on TCM.
