Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots

2012 | 65 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots
  • Overview

    Filmmaker Mark Ford discusses the Los Angeles riots and the impact of rap music on the events.

  • Release Date

    14 March 2012

  • DirectingMark Ford
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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