Burn Motherfucker, Burn!
The fire started long before the city burned
2017 · 1h 30m · TV-MA
Documentary, Drama
Directed by
Sacha Jenkins
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Burn Motherfucker, Burn!
Overview
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.
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