112th & Central: Through the Eyes of the Children

This a locally-made documentary of the explorations of inner-city youths into the area ravaged by a riot in 1992. The youngsters were guided through the film making process by civic-minded filmmakers, and were assisted by a professional cameraman and director. Engaging mostly their own relatives and friends, they ask questions of those affected by the riots. A great deal of time is spent exploring how the residents of South Central L.A. regard the police, and how they regard their fellow residents in the area. —David "Hollywood" Harrell A documentary about the effects of the 1992 Los Angeles riots on the lives of young people who lived through them. Plot Outline This a locally-made documentary of the explorations of inner-city youths into the area ravaged by a riot in 1992. The youngsters were guided through the film making process by civic-minded filmmakers, and were assisted by a professional cameraman and director. Engaging mostly their own relatives and friends, they ask questions of those affected by the riots. A great deal of time is spent exploring how the residents of South Central L.A. regard the police, and how they regard their fellow residents in the area. —David "Hollywood" Harrell