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An adaptation of the play by Anna Deavere Smith that focuses on the Los Angeles riots during the spring of 1992, triggered by the verdict in the Rodney King case. Anna transforms herself into scores of individuals--using their words and duplicating their speech patterns, mannerisms, dress and attitudes--in a mosaic set in the violent aftermath of the verdict. Whether she is personifying police chief... See Full Description
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Documentary, Drama, Adaptation and Politics/Religion |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 25 min. |
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| Release Date: |
September 27, 2000 NY; January 20, 2000 Sundance '00 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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Offline Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$11,811 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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TV Guide,
(3.5 out of 5 stars) "...a valuable record of an invaluable work." Full Review...
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