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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. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Blair Underwood - Bobby Richardson
Cicely Tyson - Ruthana Richardson
James Earl Jones - Junius Johnson
Sally Kirkland - Mrs. Canfield
Margaret Avery - Roxie Turpin

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2	Seize the Day (NR)
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2	Cry Freedom (PG)
S	Sudie and Simpson (NR)
16	Malcolm X (PG-13)
33	The Color Purple (PG-13)
S	Street Smart (R)
14	The Long Walk Home (PG)
1	King (NR)
1	Roots the Complete Collection [Collector's Portfolio Case] (NR)
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6	The Doctor (PG-13)
S	A Woman Called Moses (NR)
1	Matewan (PG-13)
2	Sounder
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4	Passion Fish (R)
2	Convicts (NR)
89	Fried Green Tomatoes (NR)
2	A Hero Ain't Nothing But a Sandwich
1	The Vernon Johns Story: The Road to Freedom (PG)
33	The Color Purple (PG-13)
2	Dominick and Eugene (PG-13)
S	Murder Without Motive (R)
1	The Jacksons: An American Dream
49	Sneakers (PG-13)
1	King (NR)
18	Eight Men Out (PG)
1	Murder in Mississippi (NR)
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