Set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots following the Rodney King verdict, the 2024 film “1992” intertwines the lives of two fathers and their sons amid escalating chaos. Mercer (Tyrese Gibson), recently released from prison, strives to rebuild his life and protect his teenage son, Antoine (Christopher Ammanuel), from the surrounding turmoil. Determined to keep Antoine safe and away from the violence engulfing their neighborhood, Mercer brings him to the platinum metals factory where he works, seeking refuge for the night. Their relationship is strained as Antoine challenges his father’s cautious approach to the unfolding unrest.

Across town, another father-son duo, Lowell (Ray Liotta) and his son Riggin (Scott Eastwood), view the riots as an opportunity for a high-stakes heist. Riggin devises a plan to rob the very factory where Mercer is seeking shelter, aiming to steal valuable platinum amidst the city’s chaos. As their paths converge within the factory’s confines, tensions escalate, leading to a confrontation that tests their convictions and survival instincts. “1992” delves into themes of family, redemption, and moral dilemmas during one of Los Angeles’ most tumultuous periods.