Jul 1, 2016

John Ridley, the Oscar-winning scribe of 12 Years A Slave, is now set to direct his Los Angeles Riots script. In its most ambitious move so far, upstart Broad Green Pictures is partnering with Imagine Entertainment to produce and distribute a movie that is untitled but has had numerous manifestations over the years as Imagine’s Brian Grazer developed it at Universal Pictures and almost got it made with Spike Lee directing. They are betting big here on Ridley, who created the Emmy-winning series American Crime. Grazer will produce and production will begin next spring.

The riots happened in April 1992, sparked by the acquittal of four LAPD officers tried for the near-fatal beating of black motorist Rodney King; fueled by racial tension, growing despair surrounding the economic climate, and a deep-seated distrust of law enforcement, the riots left the city devastated. Looting and fires ravaged Los Angeles for four straight days leaving more than 50 dead and 2,300 injured, an estimated $1 billion in property damage and the city divided. Based on true events, the film tells the story through the eyes of several key figures involved in the uprising and the events that led to it.

 

Jul 1, 2016

From Compton to Hollywood

 

Jul 1, 2016

Kendrick is now producing, acting

 

Jul 1, 2016