Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992

Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992

The Rodney King Riots didn't start with Rodney King

2017 · 144 min · ★ 7.6 · Documentary, History

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.

Directed by John Ridley · Written by John Ridley

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