Heatwave

So we watched this movie called Heatwave in our class which is about the L.A. riots that arose in the 60's. The movie follows Bob Richardson and some of his family members once they move to L.A. in search of jobs and a better life. Bob's dad Cliff struggles to find a job because of his race even though he is well qualified for most of them. Richardson's friends and family have to deal with the constant racism, and being put down by others in the city. Bob and his brother JT have different personalities. Bob is very proactive, smart, and somewhat of a flirt. JT actually participates in the riots and calls out bob for not wanting to join and stand up for people of his won race. Bob on the other hand gets a job at the L.A. Times as a messenger but end up covering the riots instead of joining them since he can easily get in and out of the neighborhood compared to the rest of the white reporters who work at the L.A. Times. Along the way Bob meets a white police officer who gets along with Bob and other family and friends of his.