VH1 RockDocs Presents "Uprising: Hip Hop & the LA Riots"

Twenty years after riots ripped through Los Angeles, "Uprising" documents how hip hop forecasted- some say ignited- the worst civil unrest of the 20th century. The film revisits the riots in gripping detail & draws from a diverse collection of voices: the rappers, rioters, victims, police officers, journalists & everyday citizens of South Central Los Angeles. The documentary traces the rise of dissent in Los Angeles in the 80's & 90's & explores why citizens chose to rise up violently against police abuse & perceived injustices.
Directed by Mark Ford. Narrated by Snoop Dogg.
Premieres May 1st, 2012.
Further information @ http://www.snoopdogg.com/ or http://www.vh1.com/shows/vh1_rock_docs/series.jhtml