Wattstax

100,000 brothers and sisters turning onto being black... and telling it like it is!

⭐ 7.0 /10 17 votes

February 4, 1973 1h 38m Released

Music Documentary

Storyline

A documentary film about the Afro-American Woodstock concert held in Los Angeles seven years after the Watts riots. Director Mel Stuart mixes footage from the concert with footage of the living conditions in the current-day Watts neighborhood.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Mel Stuart
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Wolper Productions
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Richard Pryor

Self

Rufus Thomas

Self

Isaac Hayes

Self

Melvin Van Peebles

Self

Kim Weston

William Bell

Albert King

Self

Eddie Floyd

Self

Little Milton

Carla Thomas

Erik Kilpatrick

Self

Ted Lange

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wattstax released?

Wattstax was released on February 4, 1973.

How long is Wattstax?

The runtime of Wattstax is 1h 38m.

What genre is Wattstax?

Wattstax is a Music, Documentary movie.

What is the rating of Wattstax?

Wattstax has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Wattstax?

Wattstax is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Wattstax?

Wattstax was directed by Mel Stuart.

Who stars in Wattstax?

The main cast of Wattstax includes Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes.

What language is Wattstax in?

Wattstax is originally in English.