Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots

Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots

The flames died out. But the fire still burns.

2012 · 65 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

Filmmaker Mark Ford discusses the Los Angeles riots and the impact of rap music on the events.

Directed by Mark Ford

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