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Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots(2012)
Status: Released
Date: 2012-03-14
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Time: 1h 5m
The flames died out. But the fire still burns.
Overview:
Filmmaker Mark Ford discusses the Los Angeles riots and the impact of rap music on the events.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
VH1 Rock Docs
Creature Films
Movie: Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots
Top 2 Billed Cast
Snoop Dogg
Narrator (voice)
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