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Threats of violence, broken glass, fire and looting: LA Times photographers remember the L.A. riots


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“Flash point!: An Immersive 360° Look at Photographing the L.A. Riots” features photos taken during the riots with accompanying virtual-reality short films. See interviews with the photographers, archival audio and modern-day footage. The installation continues through May 12 at the Los Angeles Times building gallery.

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