The true story of Oscar Grant is a bitter pill to swallow, in part due to the film’s focus on his struggle to pull away from his past and do better for himself, his daughter, and his family. History tends to keep a strong bond for better or worse and when it is compounded by prejudice, it can be insurmountable. Michael B. Jordan does a great job of letting us get to know Oscar, and that’s what made the movie tough to watch.