Heat Wave

1990 NR 1h 32m

Heat Wave (1990) follows an idealistic journalist who becomes deeply involved in the events leading up to and following the 1965 Watts riots in Los Angeles, exploring racial tensions and social justice.

Cast Cicely Tyson, Christopher M. Brown, Blair Underwood, James Earl Jones, Margaret Avery, David Strathairn, Glenn Plummer, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Paris Vaughan, Harold Pruett, Adam Arkin

Director Kevin Hooks

Drama Dramas Based on Real Life African-American Dramas Social Issue Dramas

DVD

Screen Full Screen 1.33:1

Subtitles English, French, Spanish (Neutral)

CC Yes

Audio English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround

Rating NR

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