2012
On New Year's Eve 2008, Oscar Grant, a young Black man, resolves to change his life, spending the day with his family and attempting to regain his old job. Later, while celebrating New Year's Eve in San Francisco, Oscar, his girlfriend, and friends take the BART train home. A fight erupts on the train, leading BART police to stop it at Fruitvale Station, where officers pull Oscar and his friends onto the platform. While restrained, Oscar is fatally shot in the back by an officer, dying in the hospital and leaving his family and community to mourn his unjust death.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Oscar’s ordinary life with his partner Sophina and daughter Tatiana is established before he faces financial and personal struggles.
Open full beat sheetOscar Grant is listed as Protagonist. 22-year-old Black man, trying to turn his life around. In the parsed data, Oscar Grant is connected to 58 scenes, 49 dialogue lines, 49 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
58 scenes / 49 dialogue linesSophina Mesa is listed as Oscar's girlfriend. 24-year-old Mexican American woman, mother of Tatiana. In the parsed data, Sophina Mesa is connected to 34 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
34 scenes / 20 dialogue linesCato Caldwell is listed as Oscar's friend. 22-year-old charismatic Black male, works at Farmer Joe's. In the parsed data, Cato Caldwell is connected to 19 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
19 scenes / 2 dialogue linesTatiana Grant is listed as Oscar and Sophina's daughter. 4-year-old girl. In the parsed data, Tatiana Grant is connected to 18 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
18 scenes / 5 dialogue linesWanda Johnson is listed as Oscar's mother. UPS manager, late 40s. In the parsed data, Wanda Johnson is connected to 10 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
10 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMarcus is listed as Oscar's friend. Tough-looking Asian-American man. In the parsed data, Marcus is connected to 8 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
8 scenes / 5 dialogue linesGrandma Bonnie is listed as Oscar's grandmother. Black woman in her early 70s. In the parsed data, Grandma Bonnie is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesOfficer Caruso is listed as BART Police Officer. Imposing white man in his 30s, military haircut. In the parsed data, Officer Caruso is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 61.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesOfficer Ingram is listed as BART Police Officer. Large, clean-shaven white cop, late 20s. In the parsed data, Officer Ingram is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 19.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesOfficer Salazar is listed as BART Police Officer. Short female officer, late 20s. In the parsed data, Officer Salazar is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 19.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKatie is listed as Customer. White woman in her mid-20s. In the parsed data, Katie is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesChantay is listed as Oscar's sister. 25-year-old Black woman, KFC employee. In the parsed data, Chantay is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesEmi is listed as Former boss. Thirtysomething Hispanic man. In the parsed data, Emi is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesOscar and Sophina discuss New Year's resolutions and their relationship while in bed. Oscar receives a call from Marcus but ignores it to focus on Sophina. Tatiana enters, and they all settle in for the night.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar showers, appearing contemplative.
Oscar GrantSophina and Oscar prepare for the day; Tatiana gets ready for school.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar drops Tatiana off at school and gives her fruit snacks.
Oscar Grant, Tatiana GrantOscar drops Sophina off at work.
Oscar Grant, Sophina MesaOscar calls his mother, Wanda, while driving.
Oscar Grant, Wanda JohnsonOscar arrives at Farmer Joe's.
Oscar GrantOscar visits Cato at the seafood counter, helps a customer named Katie, and unsuccessfully asks Emi for his job back.
Oscar Grant, Cato Caldwell, Emi, Katie, Grandma BonnieOscar puts away the crabs and talks to his sister Chantay.
Oscar Grant, ChantayOscar arranges to meet Marcus.
Oscar Grant, MarcusOscar prepares to leave.
Oscar GrantOscar shops for a birthday card.
Oscar GrantOscar prepares to leave after hiding his weed.
Oscar GrantOscar reads a birthday card for his mother.
Oscar GrantOscar visits his mother Wanda in prison and they discuss Tatiana.
Oscar Grant, Wanda Johnson, Officer Caruso, Officer Salazar, Officer IngramOscar finishes his memory and heads to the register.
Oscar GrantOscar notices his car is low on fuel.
Oscar GrantOscar witnesses a tragic accident involving a stray dog.
Oscar GrantOscar meets Marcus to sell weed.
Oscar Grant, MarcusOscar tells Marcus he already sold the weed.
Oscar Grant, MarcusOscar dumps his remaining weed into the water.
Oscar GrantOscar meets Sophina at Walmart.
Oscar Grant, Sophina MesaOscar picks up Tatiana from school.
Oscar Grant, Tatiana GrantOscar and Tatiana race to the car.
Oscar Grant, Tatiana GrantThe family discusses plans for the evening.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar confesses to Sophina that he lost his job.
Oscar Grant, Sophina MesaMariana and Tatiana watch TV.
Tatiana GrantOscar, Sophina, and Tatiana arrive at Grandma Bonnie's.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantThe family greets Wanda and Grandma Bonnie.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana Grant, Wanda Johnson, Grandma BonnieOscar talks with his uncles.
Oscar GrantThe family prepares and eats gumbo.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana Grant, Wanda Johnson, Grandma BonnieThe family reflects on how far they have come.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Wanda Johnson, Grandma BonnieThe family gathers to discuss the election of the first Black president and its significance.
Grandma Bonnie, Oscar Grant, Wanda Johnson, Sophina Mesa, Cato Caldwell, MarcusWanda and Oscar wash dishes and discuss his plans for the night.
Wanda Johnson, Oscar GrantOscar, Sophina, and Tatiana say goodbye to the family.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana Grant, Grandma Bonnie, Marcus, Cato CaldwellOscar drives while Tatiana watches fireworks from the window.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar and Sophina decide to go to the city.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar plays with his nieces and nephews.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar helps Tatiana brush her teeth.
Oscar Grant, Tatiana GrantOscar and Tatiana brush their teeth together.
Oscar Grant, Tatiana GrantOscar comforts Tatiana before leaving.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar meets his friends at the station.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellThe group enters the station.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellOscar holds the train doors for his friends.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellThe group moves to the next car.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellThe group settles into the train car.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellThe party continues on the train.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellOscar pays the store owner to let the girls use the bathroom, then helps a pregnant woman get access as well.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Katie, Officer Caruso, Officer Salazar, Officer IngramThe group prepares for the countdown.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellThe group boards a crowded BART train.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellA fight breaks out on the train between Oscar and Cale.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato Caldwell, MarcusThe countdown begins.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellThe group is detained by BART police officers.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato Caldwell, Officer Caruso, Officer Salazar, Officer IngramOscar and his friends are confronted by BART police officers, leading to a physical altercation and the shooting of Oscar.
Oscar Grant, Cato Caldwell, Marcus, Officer Caruso, Officer Salazar, Officer IngramThe countdown continues.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellSophina reacts to the sound of the shooting.
Sophina MesaPassengers react to the shooting.
KatieThe countdown reaches one.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellPassengers record the aftermath.
Chaos ensues on the platform after Oscar is shot.
Oscar Grant, Cato Caldwell, Marcus, Officer Caruso, Officer IngramWanda receives a call from Sophina about the incident.
Sophina Mesa, Wanda JohnsonCelebrating the New Year.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellSurgeons operate on Oscar.
Oscar GrantWanda and the family pray for Oscar.
Sophina Mesa, Wanda Johnson, ChantayOscar and Sophina kiss.
Oscar Grant, Sophina MesaOscar passes away.
Oscar GrantThe group exits the station.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellWanda views Oscar's body.
Oscar Grant, Wanda JohnsonThe group walks through the city.
Oscar Grant, Sophina Mesa, Cato CaldwellSophina explains Oscar's death to Tatiana.
Sophina Mesa, Tatiana GrantOscar tries to convince a store owner to let the girls use the bathroom.
Oscar Grant, Sophina MesaI told him to catch the train. I told him to catch BART! I didn't know they were gonna hurt him. I didn't know. I should have just let him drive. I should have let him drive. I wanted him to be safe. Please please let me hug him. Please let me go hug him. He didn't like to be alone!! I let my baby die alone!
I want you to be honest with me. But off top. From the fucking jump. Not after you lie for two weeks get cornered, and don't have a choice. What did you today. Hmm. I bet you sold that fucking zip.
I don't know? Something legal. Gonna see if my sister can hire me again, while I look. Maybe if I can just not fuck up, for 30 days.. Oprah said that's all it takes to form a habit, right?
If somebody told me say twenty years ago, that I would live to see it happen, I'd have laughed in their face.
No way I was goin that high. Shit bruh. I needed that though... What's the good news?
If somebody would have told me that two years ago I would have laughed in their face.
If somebody would have told me that two years ago I would have laughed in their face.
Well, God needed another angel, so he took Daddy to come and live in heaven with him.
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