Two Los Angeles reporters captured the attempted murder during the Rodney King riots and the O.J. Simpson chase in their helicopter footage.
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Two Los Angeles reporters captured the attempted murder during the Rodney King riots and the O.J. Simpson chase in their helicopter footage.
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Synopsis
Zoey Tur and Marika Gerrard, two helicopter journalists in Los Angeles, gained notoriety during the 1992 Rodney King riots and the O.J. Simpson chase. Their footage captured critical moments in a city marked by turmoil. The film features archival video from their careers, alongside personal reflections from Tur, who transitioned in 2013. Their daughter, Katy Tur, an accomplished journalist, also appears, adding depth to the narrative of family and the demands of a high-pressure profession.
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Why Watch
- Meet Zoey Tur, a pioneering journalist in LA news.
- See the iconic O.J. Simpson Bronco chase footage.
- Follow the personal story of a transgender journalist.
Did You Know
- Whirlybird premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2020.
- Zoey Tur was known as Bob Tur before coming out as transgender in 2013.
- The film features Katy Tur, who is an award-winning journalist.
- The film received an 82% positive rating from 39 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Who directed the documentary Whirlybird?
Whirlybird was directed by Matt Yoka.
What significant event did Zoey Tur and Marika Gerrard witness during their reporting?
They witnessed an attempted murder during the Rodney King riots.
What percentage of critics' reviews for Whirlybird are positive on Rotten Tomatoes?
Whirlybird has 82% positive reviews from 39 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
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