Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992

Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992

2017 · 144 min · EN · 7.7 (19 votes)
Dir. John Ridley · Starring Jung Hui Lee, Rodney King, Daryl Gates, Tom Bradley, Magic Johnson, Soon Ja Du

The Rodney King Riots didn't start with Rodney King

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An in-depth look at the culture of Los Angeles in the ten years leading up to the 1992 uprising that erupted after the verdict of police officers cleared of beating Rodney King.

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A raw, unflinching look at a city on the brink. It captures the simmering tensions and systemic issues that exploded into violence, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

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