Heat Wave (1990) (original) (raw)

Set during the Watts riots of the mid-'60s, the made-for-cable Heat Wave follows the story of Los Angeles Times reporter Robert Richardson, who was the only journalist on staff able to cover the story, since White reporters were unable to gain access to the area and the rioters.

Set during the Watts riots of the mid-'60s, the made-for-cable Heat Wave follows the story of Los Angeles Times reporter Robert Richardson, who was the only journalist on staff able to cover the story, since White reporters were unable to gain access to the area and the rioters. (less)

Director: Kevin Hooks
Writer: Michael Lazarou
Starring: Cicely Tyson, Blair Underwood, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, David Strathairn, Glenn Plummer
Producers: Jon Avnet, Steve Golin, Linda Berman, Martin Huberty, Jordan Kerner, Lisa Lindstrom

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