"The flames died out. But the fire still burns." 14 March 2012 Factual 65 mins
Filmmaker Mark Ford discusses the Los Angeles riots and the impact of rap music on the events.
Watch the official Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots 2012 trailer in HD below or find more Uprising: Hip-Hop and the LA Riots videos on Vidimovie.
Snoop Dogg as Narrator (voice)
Mark Ford Director
Uprising: Hip-Hop and the L.A. Riots Trailer
United States 14 March 2012
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