Heat Wave (1990)
R 13 Aug 1990 • Drama, History • 1h 40m
The events that led to the 1965's racial riots in Watts, Los Angeles, are covered by a black messenger-turned-reporter at the L.A. Times, as he was one of the first correspondents to arrive at the scene. The movie also follows the troubled times he, his family and friends went through in one of the most tense and sad moments in American history.
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English
Awards:
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 6 wins & 2 nominations total
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United States
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