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Wattstax

Wattstax

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

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Wattstax
  • Genres: Music, Documentary
  • Release Date: 1973-02-04
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (17 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Wolper Productions, Stax Records
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.1379
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

as Self

Rufus Thomas

Rufus Thomas

as Self

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

as Self

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

as Self

Kim Weston

Kim Weston

as

William Bell

William Bell

as

Albert King

Albert King

as Self

Eddie Floyd

Eddie Floyd

as Self

Little Milton

Little Milton

as

Carla Thomas

Carla Thomas

as

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Official 50th Anniversary Trailer

Original Trailer

External Links

Keywords

concertrace politicsmusicalwoodstock, new yorkwatts riotslos angeles, california

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wattstax?

Wattstax is a Music, Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1973-02-04.

Who are the main actors in Wattstax?

The main cast includes Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Melvin Van Peebles, Kim Weston, .

Where can I watch Wattstax online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Wattstax is available.

Is Wattstax based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Wattstax?

Wattstax has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 17 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Wattstax?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Wattstax?

The soundtrack was composed by Wolper Productions, Stax Records. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Wattstax filmed?

Wattstax was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Wattstax?

The total runtime of Wattstax is 98 minutes.

Is Wattstax suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Wattstax?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Wattstax.

Does Wattstax have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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