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Trailer: National Geographic’s “LA 92” Offers Rare Look at L.A. Riots 25 Years Ago

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The trailer for the gripping National Geographic documentary LA 92 is now available. April marks the 25th Anniversary of the L.A. Riots.

Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence, and looting in Los Angeles, ‘LA 92,’ a new feature documentary from National Geographic Documentary Films, immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage. Produced by two-time Oscar winner Simon Chinn (“Man on Wire”) and Emmy winner Jonathan Chinn (“American High”) and directed by Oscar winners Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin (“Undefeated”), the film looks at the events of 1992 from a multitude of vantage points, bringing a fresh perspective to a pivotal moment that reverberates to this day.

Peep the official trailer above.

 

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Haddy Racks Becomes a Public Enemy with Shise Foe & Ron G in “Goonies” [Video]

Haddy Racks joins Shise Foe and Ron G of Foe Boyz in the Money Mark-directed visual for “Goonies”, serving up intense views during a peaceful protest through the streets of NYC.

“Goonies” appears on Shise Foe’s solo project Traffikka.

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#JusticeForMikeBrown: New Orleans Rapper Shorty Questions Ferguson Verdict with Compelling ‘Why’ Visual

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New Orleans rapper Shorty channels his frustrations about the #Ferguson verdict in a new unprecedented visual entitled “Why?.” Wanting a better life for all African-Americans, the uptown barber by day, and artist by trade questions hardships experienced by his people in New Orleans and beyond. Check out more below…

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The Daily Word: Flavor Flav Decides On A Plea Deal

LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, FILE / AP PHOTO
LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT, FILE / AP PHOTO

From a hit reality tv series to wielding a kitchen knife at his longtime girlfriend’s 17-year-old son, Flavor Flav has definitely hit rock bottom.