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Riotsville, USA (2022)

Movie ★ 4.9 90 min

Documentary History

An archival documentary about the U.S. military’s response to the political and racial injustices of the late 1960s: take a military base, build a mock inner-city set, cast soldiers to play rioters, burn the place down, and film it all.

Tobi Haslett Writer Sierra Pettengill Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 16, 2022
Runtime
90 min
Box office
$40,350
IMDb
tt11398388
Language
Studio
Field of Vision, Sundance Institute, Arch + Bow Films, Catapult Film Fund

Themes

Cast

Charlene Modeste Narrator Fred R. Harris Fred R. Harris Self (archive footage) Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Self (archive footage) Robert Byrd Robert Byrd Self (archive footage) Spiro Agnew Spiro Agnew Self (archive footage) Strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond Self (archive footage) Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Riotsville, USA about?
An archival documentary about the U.S. military’s response to the political and racial injustices of the late 1960s: take a military base, build a mock inner-city set, cast soldiers to play rioters, burn the place down, and film it all.
Who directed Riotsville, USA?
Riotsville, USA was directed by Sierra Pettengill.
Who stars in Riotsville, USA?
Riotsville, USA stars Charlene Modeste, Fred R. Harris, Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert Byrd.
When was Riotsville, USA released?
Riotsville, USA is a 2022 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch Riotsville, USA?
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