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201320 minPGdocumentary

Historical Events Racial Justice

Son Shine

201320 minPGdocumentary

A 12-year-old boy watches his South Los Angeles neighborhood erupt into flames during the riots that follow the Rodney King verdict.

Historical Events Racial Justice

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Katrelle N. Kindred

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A 12-year-old boy watches his South Los Angeles neighborhood erupt into flames during the riots that follow the Rodney King verdict.

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Katrelle N. Kindreddirector

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Twelve-year-old Hakeem Brown watches from his bedroom window as his South Los Angeles neighborhood erupts in flames following the announcement of the Rodney King verdict. Known as a good student and obedient son, Hakeem faces a turning point as he disobeys his parents and joins the chaos of the riots. The events force him to confront the realities of the uprising and make a choice between contributing to the turmoil or seeking a path toward resolution.

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