The Beating of Rodney King

March 3rd 1991: George Holliday and his wife were awoken by sirens and a helicopter flying low over his apartment complex. The plumber and amateur videographer reached for his brand new Sony Camcorder, went out to the balcony and hit record. What he didn’t realize was he was about to capture what was arguably the first viral video of our time. About 90 feet away, four white LAPD officers were beating a black man named Rodney King, stopped after a high-speed pursuit. At home, his 7 year old daughter Lora saw the brutal beating on television – with no clue it was her own father. Now 38 years old, Kim talks with Lora King about her childhood experience and the work she'd doing in her father's name. Follow and support Lora’s work at RodneyKing.org To continue the conversation, follow Kim on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Sponsor: Isn't it time to treat yourself? Make your own day and go to Mejuri.com .

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The Beating of Rodney King is an episode from Media Circus with Kim Goldman by Kim Goldman.

This episode is 31:41 long.

This episode was published on Feb 7, 2023.

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