LA 92 - Official Film Trailer | National Geographic

We're southbound on Pon. It appears to be three male blacks in the vehicle; it's a white Hyundai. [Applause]

I believe at any time during this evening, did it go through your mind that this was not a human being that you were beating? The police approach black men as criminals first and citizens second.

Tonight, we must tell our children that for African American children and adults, freedom is not yet a reality in the United States. If they cannot get a conviction with the Rodney King video available, that can be no justice in America.

We, the jury, find the defendant not guilty. Today, this jury told the world that what we all saw wasn't a crime.

Tra, we have to show Los Angeles that we are resilient. There's been a mini riot at this location. Our people have suffered not only civil rights but the right to be a human being.

How many more Bradley Kings does it have to be?

Now they're pulling the driver out; they're beating the driver. Oh my God, how much worse does it need to get?

Proclamation of a state of emergency for Los Angeles City. We have no police support whatsoever.

This is not bad; this is not that right. What ya doing?

That right, I will use whatever force is necessary to restore [Music] order. Folks, you're on your own down there.