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Heat Wave

In the midst of the 1965 Watts riots, a journalist with a unique perspective returns to his roots as a black messenger to cover the story, weaving his own experiences as one of the first reporters on the scene with a personal exploration of his complex past.

The 1965 Watts race riots in Los Angeles are explored through the eyes of a black messenger-turned-reporter at the L.A. Times, who was one of the first to report on the scene. The film also delves into the personal struggles of the protagonist and those around him during this tumultuous period in American history.

Info about Heat Wave

Studio(s): Avnet/Kerner Productions, Propaganda Films

Originally Released: United States, Aug 13, 1990

Genres:Drama, History