Director: Kevin Hooks
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Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 6 wins & 2 nominations total
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| Length: | 1 h 40 min |
Description:
In the summer of 1965, a young Black journalist arrives in Watts, Los Angeles, to report on the growing tensions in the community.
| Alternative title: | Heat Wave |
| Release year: | 1990 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 6 wins & 2 nominations total |
| Director: | Kevin Hooks |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | los angeles, california urban setting |
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