LA 92

Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, "LA 92" immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage that offers a disturbingly intimate look at one of America's darkest moments. This powerful documentary chronicles the 1992 Los Angeles riots, weaving together fragments of film and video from past events, including the Rodney King videotape and the subsequent acquittal of the officers involved. The footage includes public pronouncements by prominent figures, offering a glimpse into the reactions of those in power during this time of great upheaval.