The L.A. Riot Spectacular

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city.

Release Date

April 25, 2005

Status

Released

Original Title

The L.A. Riot Spectacular

Runtime

1h 20min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English