After his wife leaves him unexpectedly, he dons a costume and becomes a vigilante called the "Crimson Bolt." Under his guise, he takes to the streets to find and "rescue" his beloved from her new drug dealer boyfriend. "Super" depicts the slow mental breakdown of a small-town average joe, played by Rainn Wilson, who uses the comic book medium as both his source of catharsis and eventual corruption. A decade after its release, "Fruitvale Station" remains as relevant as ever, and though Coogler has moved on to bigger pastures, his smallest feature remains his best. The story's truth is emboldened by Coogler's cinematic choices, shooting entirely on location, keeping camerawork handheld, and leaving the score mostly muted. Every decision Oscar makes, regardless of intent or outcome, is overshadowed by his grim fate, imbuing each moment of joy with a sense of powerlessness. Oscar's busy day fleshes out his humanity in ways the media narrative surrounding his murder never did, demonstrating his compassion, history, and - most importantly – his extensive community.
Jordan to deliver a career-defining performance as the film's subject. The film opens with real-life footage of the murder before stepping back 24 hours and allowing Coogler's longtime collaborator Michael B.
"Fruitvale Station" retells the last living day of Oscar Grant, a Black American who was murdered by police on New Year's Day 2009.
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