Rodney King Verdict

Thursday 04/30/1992

Reverend Calvin Butts and others discuss the acquittal of the four policemen who beat Rodney King in Los Angeles and consider the larger issue of racism in America.

People in this video: Calvin Butts Sharpe James Stanley Crouch Andrew Hacker Harriet Michel

Category: Politics Society Law

Rodney King Verdict; Raul Julia
Entertainment, Society, Law
Air Date 04/30/1992
A discussion about the acquittal of the four L.A. policemen who beat Rodney King; actor Raul Julia on breaking stereotypes and "Man of La Mancha." 56:15
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Willie Williams
Politics, Society, Law
Air Date 01/07/1993
LAPD chief Willie Williams reflects on the riots following the Rodney King verdict and the need for resources to effectively police. 17:36
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Rodney King Verdict
Society, Law
Air Date 04/29/1992
Defense attorneys and civil liberties activists examine the King verdict, with an update by phone from the streets of L.A. 31:24
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Bill Lynch
Politics, Society
Air Date 05/07/1992
NYC Deputy Mayor Bill Lynch reflects on the city's peaceful response to the Rodney King beating and the need for greater funding for social services. 15:12
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Obama in Dallas; Bill Bratton; Calvin Trillin
Politics, Society, Law
Air Date 07/12/2016
A discussion about President Obama’s speech in Dallas; a conversation about policing with Bill Bratton; author Calvin Trillin. 46:43
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