Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992 (2017)

Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992: Directed by John Ridley. With Daryl Gates, Tom Bradley, Damian ‘Football’ Williams, Kevin Toshima. 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.

“This follows 10 years of events leading up the 1992 L.A. riots. It touches on the chokehold, Daryl Gates, the Olympics, the Rodney King beating, store keeper Mrs Duu0026#39;s killing of Latasha Harlins, and finally the not guilty verdict in the Rodney King trial.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;s 25 years later. The recent O.J. shows have reignited interest in the events of that era in L.A. The first half lays out the situation over that 10 years period. The second half recounts those harrowing days concentrating on a few stories including interviews with those convicted of the Reginald Denny beating. Bobby Greenu0026#39;s calling from God is probably the most emotional moment. I certainly hope for a ray of light from the higher power in this darkest day. This is not an all-encompassing documentary of the event. It touches on most of the important issues and players in the story although it may not be the final word. It does bring the viewer back to those days of chaos.”