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199341 minPGdocumentary

Sa-I-Gu

199341 minPGdocumentary

April 29 marks the day of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which left many Korean American women recounting their experiences three months later.

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Dai Sil Kim-Gibson

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April 29 marks the day of the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which left many Korean American women recounting their experiences three months later.

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Elaine Kimdirector

Dai Sil Kim-Gibson

Dai Sil Kim-Gibsondirector

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April 29, 1992, marks a significant day in Los Angeles as riots erupt following the acquittal of police officers in the beating of Rodney King. Three months later, Sa-I-Gu focuses on the experiences of several Korean American women affected by the violence. They recount their struggles during the unrest and the aftermath that followed. The documentary captures their personal stories and the challenges they faced in a city marked by chaos and division.

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