Movie Weekend: 1992 (2024) Official Trailer – Tyrese Gibson, Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood

In 1992, Tyrese Gibson delivers a raw and powerful performance as Mercer, a shopkeeper caught in the eye of one of Los Angeles’s most turbulent moments—the 1992 Rodney King riots. Gibson’s character is not only grappling with the violence on the streets but also the challenge of protecting his young son (played by Christopher Ammanuel) as chaos and flames consume the city. The film reflects Gibson’s own deep emotional connection to the historical events, and he says he felt blessed to share the screen with Ray Liotta, whose role marks a haunting swan song for the actor known for his unforgettable intensity in films like Goodfellas and Field of Dreams. Liotta, who tragically passed in 2022, delivers a chilling final performance that lingers on the edge of morality and desperation, embodying a father who risks everything in a heist set against the brutal backdrop of history.

Liotta’s portrayal, alongside Scott Eastwood as his son, brings a dark, gritty dimension to 1992, as they attempt to steal valuable platinum from Mercer’s shop in the heat of the riots. Gibson reflects on Liotta’s unforgettable intensity on set, admitting that the actor’s commitment to portraying this raw, uncomfortable story added an authenticity that was both mesmerizing and unsettling. “He blessed me,” Gibson says, expressing admiration for the late actor’s dedication to bringing these complex characters to life. The film doesn’t shy away from the era’s visceral reality and instead, through its unforgettable performances, makes the viewers confront the uncomfortable truths of an America that, while seemingly distant, feels uncomfortably familiar.

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