Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992
Seen it?2017 | 144 min | Documentary, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ridley
- Jung Hui LeeHerself
- Rodney KingHimself (archive footage)
- Daryl GatesHimself (archive footage)
- Tom BradleyHimself (archive footage)
- Magic JohnsonHimself (archive footage)
- Soon Ja DuHerself (archive footage)