LA 92 (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage.
Rated R • 2017 • 1h 54m
This R-rated documentary uses exclusively archival footage to chronicle the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which erupted after the verdict in the Rodney King police brutality trial. The film's rating is due to its frequent and disturbing real-world violence, including graphic beatings, mob attacks, shootings, and bloody images of injured and dead individuals. The audio is filled with pervasive strong language, including constant profanity and… Sign up for the full guide
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Is LA 92 appropriate for kids?
This R-rated documentary uses exclusively archival footage to chronicle the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which erupted after the verdict in the Rodney King police brutality trial. The film's rating is due to its frequent and disturbing real-world violence, including graphic beatings… Read more — free account
Content severity in LA 92
What happens in LA 92, moment by moment
- 0:04 ⚔ Violence & Gore 8/10
- 0:15 💬 Language 7/10
- 0:26 🔥 Mature Themes 8/10
Sex and nudity in LA 92
Very brief and non-sexual nudity is present. In one scene, the genitals of a deceased victim are momentarily visible in news footage. In other chaotic scenes of violence and its aftermath, injured people are seen partially disrobed, though private areas are mostly obscured. This content is entirely incidental to the depiction of violence.
Violence and gore in LA 92
The film contains severe and graphic documentary violence. The amateur video of Rodney King being brutally beaten by police officers is shown multiple times. There is extensive footage of the riots, including the mob attack on truck driver Reginald Denny, who is pulled from his cab and severely beaten. Widespread looting and arson are shown, along with fistfights, people throwing objects, and armed citizens exchanging gunfire with looters. The film includes graphic images of dead bodies with visible bloody gunshot…
Read more — free accountLanguage in LA 92
Language is severe and pervasive throughout. The soundtrack, composed of news reports, police scanners, and on-the-ground footage, is filled with profanity, including frequent use of "f--k" and "shit." Numerous racial slurs are used by people in the archival clips, most notably frequent and uncensored use of the "n-word." Other slurs targeting various ethnic groups are also heard.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in LA 92
Substance use is very light and incidental. During some footage of widespread looting, individuals can be briefly seen taking and consuming alcoholic beverages from vandalized stores. This is not a focus of the documentary but is visible within the chaotic scenes.
Mature themes in LA 92
Thematic content is extremely intense and mature, dealing directly with systemic racism, police brutality, social and economic inequality, and the complete breakdown of civil order. The film unflinchingly explores concepts of mob justice versus rule of law, racial tension between different communities within Los Angeles, and the collective trauma of a city in crisis. These themes are not discussed but are shown through raw, unfiltered historical footage, which can be deeply disturbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LA 92 appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests LA 92 is best for ages 17+. It's rated R. This R-rated documentary uses exclusively archival footage to chronicle the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which erupted after the verdict in the Rodney King police brutality trial. The film's rating is due to its frequent and…
What age rating does LA 92 have?
LA 92 is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.
What is LA 92 about?
This R-rated documentary uses exclusively archival footage to chronicle the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which erupted after the verdict in the Rodney King police brutality trial. The film's rating is due to its frequent and disturbing real-world violence, including graphic beatings, mob attacks, shootings, and bloody…
Is there sex or nudity in LA 92?
Very brief and non-sexual nudity is present. In one scene, the genitals of a deceased victim are momentarily visible in news footage. In other chaotic scenes of violence and its aftermath, injured people are seen partially disrobed, though private areas are…
How violent is LA 92?
The film contains severe and graphic documentary violence. The amateur video of Rodney King being brutally beaten by police officers is shown multiple times. There is extensive footage of the riots, including the mob attack on truck driver Reginald Denny, who…
Is the language in LA 92 appropriate for kids?
Language is severe and pervasive throughout. The soundtrack, composed of news reports, police scanners, and on-the-ground footage, is filled with profanity, including frequent use of "f--k" and "shit." Numerous racial slurs are used by people in the archival…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in LA 92?
Substance use is very light and incidental. During some footage of widespread looting, individuals can be briefly seen taking and consuming alcoholic beverages from vandalized stores. This is not a focus of the documentary but is visible within the chaotic…
What mature themes appear in LA 92?
Thematic content is extremely intense and mature, dealing directly with systemic racism, police brutality, social and economic inequality, and the complete breakdown of civil order. The film unflinchingly explores concepts of mob justice versus rule of law…
How long is LA 92?
LA 92 runs 114 minutes, directed by T.J. Martin, Daniel Lindsay, released in 2017.
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