Over four days in April 1992, the Los Angeles riots resulted in 63 deaths, thousands of injuries, and extensive property damage across the city.
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Over four days in April 1992, the Los Angeles riots resulted in 63 deaths, thousands of injuries, and extensive property damage across the city.
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Synopsis
Rodney King stands before cameras, his plea for peace echoing amid the chaos of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. The documentary LA 92 uses archival footage to depict the unrest that followed the acquittal of the officers involved in King’s beating. It includes scenes from the Watts Riots of 1965, the shooting of Latasha Harlins, and public statements from figures like President George H. W. Bush and California Governor Pete Wilson. The film captures the turmoil and societal tensions that erupted over several days in April 1992.
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The GuardianA rather flat account of the week of violence that gripped the US city 25 years ago.
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- See archival footage from the 1992 LA riots.
- Meet key figures like Rodney King and Bill Clinton.
- Find out about the Watts Riots in 1965.
Did You Know
- LA 92 premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2017.
- The film won the Primetime Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.
- It has a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 28 reviews.
- The documentary has a duration of 114 minutes.
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When did LA 92 premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival?
LA 92 premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2017.
What is the approval rating of LA 92 on Rotten Tomatoes?
On Rotten Tomatoes, LA 92 has an approval rating of 96%, based on 28 reviews.
Who directed the documentary LA 92?
LA 92 was directed by Daniel Lindsay and T. J. Martin.
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