Twilight: Los Angeles (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2000, Twilight: Los Angeles is a drama film directed by Marc Levin, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna Deavere Smith transforms herself into scores of individuals -- using only their words and duplicating their speech patterns, mannerisms, dress, and attitudes -- in a mosaic set in the violent aftermath of the 1992 Rodney King trial and verdict. These verbatim portrayals bring together adversaries, victims, eyewitnesses, and observers who have never stood within the same four walls, let alone spoken to each other. In her signature performance style, Smith embodies and gives voice to scores of real-life "characters" -- from LAPD Police Chief Daryl Gates to a gang member, from Korean store owners to a white juror, from Reginald Denny to Congresswoman Maxine Waters -- black, white, Asian, Latino. Because she is able to speak the words and convey the deeply held sentiments of so many different people, Smith enables her audience members to hear what they might otherwise discount.
Who’s in it. Twilight: Los Angeles stars Anna Deavere Smith.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Twilight: Los Angeles sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twilight: Los Angeles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twilight: Los Angeles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twilight: Los Angeles (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twilight: Los Angeles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twilight: Los Angeles worth watching?
- Twilight: Los Angeles holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Twilight: Los Angeles?
- Twilight: Los Angeles stars Anna Deavere Smith.