Ashley Wells, Pfc. Sandoval, Crystal Q., CC Liu, Seth Auberon, Sheldon S. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Top 5 Facts: 1992 LA Uprising
(WatchMojo.com, June 20, 2016)
Often referred to as the Los Angeles Uprising, the LA riots of 1992 represented a brief hiatus from business as usual, civility, and the iron rule of law. Welcome to WatchMojo's Top 5 Facts. Today's installment provides five insightful facts about a famous historic event: The LA Riots of April 29, 1992.
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This documentary traces the rise of dissent in Los Angeles in the 1980's and 90's and explores why citizens chose to finally rise up violently against police abuse and perceived injustices.
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ABOUT: LA 92 comes 25 years after the Los Angeles Uprising, sparked by racist LAPD cops beating Black motorist Rodney King then being let off in a show trial. The city showed its disapproval with several days of protests, looting, destruction, attacks, and a disruption of the police chief's idea of "law and order." LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage. The film chronicles the events of 1992 from a multitude of vantage points, bringing a fresh perspective to a pivotal moment that reverberates to this day.
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