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Heat Wave
The Watts uprising of '65 turned the police into killers... a community into ashes... and a young black journalist into a hero.
1990·1h 40m·★ 6.8
A rookie black journalist investigates the tensions of the Watts section of Los Angeles in the bloody summer of 1965.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
Best fit
Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 40m
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Read the synopsis.
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