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Rodney King

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire May 6, 2017
'Rodney King' is a powerful piece of work, putting us in his head during that still-shocking beating, Smith counting off the baton hits in a manner that returns this historical event into the realm of the visceral and personal. Go to Full Review
Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter May 4, 2017
Smith's powerfully crafted performance does nothing less than restore the humanity to a man who has, over a quarter-century, been reduced to a talking point and a symbol. Go to Full Review
Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Apr 30, 2017
3.5/4
It's worth seeing because of its engrossing story, which is filled with odd details you probably haven't heard before ... and for the skill with which the story has been told. Go to Full Review
Kahron Spearman The Daily Dot May 3, 2017
Lee is restrained and meditative as a director, save a few Lee-isms with camera effects... Lee makes sure that the story of where we were in 1992, and where we still are in many respects, is what we get. Go to Full Review
Barbara Shulgasser Common Sense Media May 2, 2017
4/5
Racism and police brutality described in moving monologue. Go to Full Review
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George W Jul 5, 2017 Not really what I was expecting (wasn't a documentary, but a one man show). Surprisingly, the man and his slam poetry type performance managed to keep my attention for most of the show. Some heavy moments/topics,and well delivered. See more
Draco R Apr 30, 2017 Lets begin with, Im no poet, I dont like poetry. the movie is horrible, sounds more like the rantings of a lunatic. why did they even bother making a film, they probably thought by having something to look at, the dialog with me more tolerable? NOPE, NOT for me See more
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Spike Lee

Director

Roger Guenveur Smith

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Rodney King

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Spike Lee
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