` ` ! : Hip Hop and the L.A . Riots '' examines the connection between music and 1992 riots . The documentary features rap stars as well as those who participated in the rioting . The director said he hopes viewers take away a powerful message from the film . The documentary airs at 9 p . ET , on VH1 .
`` Uprising : Hip Hop and the L.A . Riots '' examines the connection between music and 1992 riots . The documentary features rap stars as well as those who participated in the rioting . The director said he hopes viewers take away a powerful message from the film . The documentary airs at 9 p.m . ET Tuesday on VH1 .