Wattstax(1973)
100,000 brothers and sisters turning onto being black... and telling it like it is!
Wattstax Synopsis
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.
Wattstax (1973) is a music and documentary film directed by Mel Stuart, released on February 4, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes and Melvin Van Peebles. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Stuart
- Producers:
- Mel Stuart, Larry Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Larry Clark
- Production:
- Wolper Productions, Stax Records
- Status:
- Released
Wattstax (1973) Trailer
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Wattstax Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Wattstax.
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Wattstax Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Pryor
as Self
- Rufus Thomas
Rufus Thomas
as Self
Isaac Hayes
as Self
Melvin Van Peebles
as Self
- Kim Weston
Kim Weston
- William Bell
William Bell
Albert King
as Self
- Eddie Floyd
Eddie Floyd
as Self
- Little Milton
Little Milton
Carla Thomas
Erik Kilpatrick
as Self
Ted Lange
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Mel Stuart, produced by Mel Stuart and Larry Shaw.
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Wattstax Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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Wattstax – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wattstax online?
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Wattstax (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wattstax?
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The main cast of Wattstax (1973) includes Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Melvin Van Peebles and Kim Weston. The film was directed by Mel Stuart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wattstax released?
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Wattstax was released on February 4, 1973 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Wattstax worth watching?
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Wattstax (1973) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wattstax?
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Yes. The official Wattstax trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.