Sundance 2013: "Fruitvale' Wins Grand Jury Prize & Audience Award (VIDEO)

Frutivale, director/scr
Fruitvale, which was acquired by the Weinstein Company in the $2-$3 million ballpark, is the first film to pick up both awards since Precious in 2009. The indie drama stars Octavia Spencer and Michael B. Jordan, and was producer by Forest Whitaker.
Other notable winners include the documentary Blood Brother, a real story about a young man who helps a group of HIV-stricken children in India. The film took home both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award for U.S. Documentary, while A River Changes Course, about Cambodia's struggle with deforestatio
The Directing Award: U.S. Documentary went to Zachary Heinzerling for his love story Cutie and the Boxer, about the 40-year marriage of boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife, Noriko. The Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic film went to Jill Soloway, for her nod to the L.A. hipster lifestyle in Afternoon Delight.
Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller both were honored with a special jury award for acting in the U.S. dramatic category for their work in the coming-of-ag
For the full list of winners head to Sundance.org.

