S21·E8 Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
Synopsis
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code tells the story of the tragic 1995 Chicago heatwave, the most traumatic in U.S. history, in which 739 citizens died over the course of just a single week, most of them poor, elderly, and African American. Cooked is a story about life, death, and the politics of crisis in an American city that asks the question: Was this a one-time tragedy, or an appalling trend?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 21 Episode 8 of Independent Lens air?
Season 21, Episode 8 ('Cooked: Survival by Zip Code') originally aired on February 3, 2020.
How long is Season 21 Episode 8 ('Cooked: Survival by Zip Code')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 21 Episode 8?
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code tells the story of the tragic 1995 Chicago heatwave, the most traumatic in U.S. history, in which 739 citizens died over the course of just a single week, most of them poor, elderly, and African American. Cooked is a story about life, death, and the politics of crisis in...
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