
25 years ago, four LAPD officers were acquitted in a state court for beating King, sparking three days of rioting that left 53 people dead. Now, around the anniversary, this Spike Lee-produced one-man show (Roger Guenver Smith) will be streaming on Netflix. A complex, semi-tragic figure, King drowned in 2012. His life was rarely smooth, or simple – its telling makes for a sober, moving watch.
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You can watch Rodney King on Netflix, History Vault, and Netflix Standard with Ads. It may also be available to rent or buy on other platforms. Browse more movies on Netflix.
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