

Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
“The Rodney King Riots didn't start with Rodney King”
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Jung Hui Lee
Herself

Rodney King
Himself (archive footage)

Daryl Gates
Himself (archive footage)

Tom Bradley
Himself (archive footage)

Magic Johnson
Himself (archive footage)
Soon Ja Du
Herself (archive footage)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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