LA 92(2017)
The past is prologue
LA 92 Synopsis
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.
LA 92 (2017) is a history and documentary film directed by T.J. Martin, released on April 28, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Rodney King, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ted Koppel. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 147 ratings.
- Director:
- T.J. Martin
- Producers:
- Jonathan Chinn, Sarah Gibson, Simon Chinn
- Composer:
- Danny Bensi
- Production:
- National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
- Status:
- Released
LA 92 (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for LA 92 before you stream it.
LA 92 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rodney King
as Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
Ted Koppel
as Self (archive footage)
Edward James Olmos
as Self (archive footage)
Maxine Waters
as Self (archive footage)
Tom Bradley
as Self (archive footage)
Danny Bakewell Sr.
as Self (archive footage)
- Soon Ja Du
Soon Ja Du
as Self (archive footage)
Daryl Gates
as Self (archive footage)
Tom Brokaw
as Self (archive footage)
- John Drummond Barnett
John Drummond Barnett
as Self (archival footage)
Key crew
Directed by T.J. Martin, produced by Jonathan Chinn, Sarah Gibson and Simon Chinn.
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LA 92 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 147 ratings.
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LA 92 – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch LA 92 online?
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LA 92 (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in LA 92?
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The main cast of LA 92 (2017) includes Rodney King, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ted Koppel and Edward James Olmos. The film was directed by T.J. Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was LA 92 released?
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LA 92 was released on April 28, 2017 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is LA 92 worth watching?
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LA 92 (2017) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 147 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for LA 92?
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Yes. The official LA 92 trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.