by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
synopsis
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 (Blair Underwood), 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.
characteristics
- Members Of The Press
- Race Relations
- Racism
- Racist
- Riot [uprising]
- Journalist
- Cross-cultural-relations
- Ghetto
- Journalism
