Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

by

Anna Deavere Smith

Lance is Paul Parker’s brother. In Parker’s interview, he describes how law enforcement accused Lance of having gang affiliations and shooting at Reginald Denny during the Los Angeles riots, both of which Parker rejects as untrue. Parker dedicates his life to seeking justice for his brother in his role as a chairperson for the Free the LA Four Plus Defense Committee.
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Police Brutality, Corruption, and Systemic Racism  Theme Icon
Individuals vs. Institutions Theme Icon
...how far Gates went to “get these brothers.” When the police came for Parker’s brother, Lance, they sent two SWAT teams, one to Lance’s residence and the other to their mother’s.... (full context)
Police Brutality, Corruption, and Systemic Racism  Theme Icon
Justice, Perspective, and Ambiguity  Theme Icon
Individuals vs. Institutions Theme Icon
Parker refused to let the police continue their smear campaign against Lance. He tells Smith about how he quit his job with law enforcement (Parker had been... (full context)