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Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots

"The flames died out. But the fire still burns."

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

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  • Snoop Dogg

    Snoop Dogg

    Narrator (voice)

  • Alex A. Alonso

    Alex A. Alonso

    Self

Overview

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

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