The Beating of Rodney King
How did one video change America?
4.7 (20)
40 mins
Uncover the true story of Rodney King and the brutal incident captured on video in 1991. Explore how footage of Los Angeles police officers beating King shocked the public and ignited nationwide outrage.
Ep 1:
One Tape, One City, One Verdict
A midnight chase, a brutal roadside beating, and a plumber's camcorder collide to expose a truth Los Angeles couldn't ignore — proof of a monster everyone already knew.
Ep 2:
Fire, Fury, and a Fragile Justice
An all-white jury acquits, and Los Angeles erupts in flames, chaos, and armed standoffs — until a battered Rodney King begs for peace and a federal court answers.
Ep 3:
Rebuilding Trust, Finding Love
From LAPD reform to a shocking cold case, the aftermath of the riots reshapes a police force — while an unlikely juror and Rodney King forge an improbable love story.
Ep 4:
The Skateboard and the Scars
Twenty years later, Rodney King skateboards through nightmares, addiction, and lingering threats, ultimately choosing forgiveness over the anger that once defined his story.
Discussions (10)
Regina
Level 9 · 4 mo agoAll I can think about is how he got engaged to the exact juror who awarded him 3.8 million.
Jacob
Level 10 · 4 mo agoIt’s a false claim. The LAPD never truly reformed.
Camila
Level 3 · 4 mo agoHim marrying his juror is unironically the best part
