“no justice, no peace”
Within three days, 45 people died, and $1billion worth of damage. 8,000 federal troops
“Is this America or South America?”
“Guilty, Guily, we saw it, we know it”
“It’s not where you end its where you start”
“Jurors, Why are you holding your heads in shame?”
According to Charles duke (cop) the rodeny king inciddent wouldn’t have ever happend if the upper body restraint (choke hold) wasn’t taken out of a way to detain suspects. The reason why it was taken off was because 56 black males had died. The reason why the cops hit rodney king so many times, was because they weren’t hitting him effeciantly. wtf?
the movie was amazing and gave a strong insight as to what occurred during the LA riots. It showed the racial injustice, and what hapends when people do not like hte outcome of a violent crime. Personally I think that it was complete bullshit that the cops were found not guilty. Secondly, I feel as if the jurory was somewhat remsembling the OJ simpson juroy, there were just middle class white males. Hmm aren’t the cops all middle class white males? I thought so. Additionally, I felt that it was perfectly acceptable that the juroy had their names released, for screwing up that bad they deserve it.
Lastly I loved how the movie was set up the actress did such a good job of portraying each and every person that she inteviewed. it was as if, it was the actual interviewee itself. The fact that she was constantly changing characters gave the movie a good flow and kept you guessing constantly.
anna597 said,
October 4, 2008 @ 6:20 am
I was really surprised when Duke said that the police officers weren’t hitting Rodney “efficiently.” To me, it looked like they were hitting him pretty ruthlessly. And at no point did it look like he was going to get up and become violent with them, so what was the point of continually and repeatedly hitting him? Also, were we ever even given a reason for the beating? First off, I don’t think anything justified hitting a man that was already on the ground, immobile, and who appeared to be no danger. But, I’m sure they had to give a reason, right? Hmm, maybe I just missed it…
Jess said,
October 5, 2008 @ 6:05 am
I also thought that the documentary was amazing. It kept your attention and was extremely informative. I also thought that actress did an excellent job. The stories were real and moving. The balance of music, pictures, footage and her acting really made a great film. Well educated post.
casile22 said,
October 10, 2008 @ 12:36 pm
i wonder when they mention the upper body choke hold, if would have prevented the riots or police brutality in LA?