Burn Motherfucker, Burn!(2017)
The fire started long before the city burned
Burn Motherfucker, Burn! Synopsis
An in-depth and provocative look at the 1992 Los Angeles riots exploring the roots of civil unrest in California and the relationship between African Americans and LAPD.
Burn Motherfucker, Burn! (2017) is a documentary and drama film directed by Sacha Jenkins, released on April 21, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Danny Bakewell Sr., Karen Bass, Charlie Beck and Jeff Chang. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Sacha Jenkins
- Production:
- Mass Appeal, Showtime Networks, Showtime Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
Burn Motherfucker, Burn! (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Burn Motherfucker, Burn! before you stream it.
Burn Motherfucker, Burn! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny Bakewell Sr.
as Self
Karen Bass
as Self
- Charlie Beck
Charlie Beck
as Self - Chief of Police
- Jeff Chang
Jeff Chang
as Self
Perry Farrell
as Self
Everlast
as Self
B-Real
as Self
Malcolm X
as Self (archive footage)
- Elijah Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad
as Self (archive footage)
- Connie Riggs
Connie Riggs
as Self
- William Barker
William Barker
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Sacha Jenkins.
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burn Motherfucker, Burn! online?
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn! (2017) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Burn Motherfucker, Burn!?
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The main cast of Burn Motherfucker, Burn! (2017) includes Danny Bakewell Sr., Karen Bass, Charlie Beck, Jeff Chang and Perry Farrell. The film was directed by Sacha Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burn Motherfucker, Burn! released?
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn! was released on April 21, 2017 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Burn Motherfucker, Burn! worth watching?
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn! (2017) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Burn Motherfucker, Burn!?
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Yes. The official Burn Motherfucker, Burn! trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.