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The L.A. Riot Spectacular

2005Movie1 h 20 min

Comedy
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes38%38%

A violent, bleak comedy movie about society and politics.

Good for friends night · party vibe · thought-provoking

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Story

The controversial satire The LA Riot Spectacular plays for mordent laughs the events that consumed L.A. in 1992, after the police officers on trial for beating motorist Rodney King were found innocent. The city was engulfed by a massive riot, but the film plays these moments for laughs. In addition to recreating some of the images seen on television, the film skewers a variety of figures including the police, the media, and the citizens of the city.

Feels like

  • Controversial Satire
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Satire
  • Mockumentary Style
  • Provocative
  • Topical
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Historical Recreation

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Marc Klasfeld
Written by
Marc Klasfeld
Produced by
Marc Klasfeld, John Bard Manulis
Music by
Nicholas Pike

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Facts

April 25, 2005 · 1 h 20 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
April 25, 2005
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about The L.A. Riot Spectacular

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The L.A. Riot Spectacular worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%).

Will The L.A. Riot Spectacular make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The L.A. Riot Spectacular?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.