You might be familiar with the addictive, spicy snack called Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Did you know their history is rooted in SoCal? 

A new film, titled “Flamin’ Hot” captures the inspirational journey behind the man who is believed to have created the tasty phenomenon. Loureen Ayyoub talks to the filmmakers and also stopped at a local street food vendor to experience the “Hot Cheetos” magic.

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