Wattstax
"100,000 brothers and sisters turning onto being black... and telling it like it is!"
Originally released in 1973. Wattstax is a music/documentary film. directed by Mel Stuart.
Starring Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, and Isaac Hayes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wolper Productions
- Stax Records
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wattstax about?
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 con...
Who directed Wattstax?
Wattstax was directed by Mel Stuart.
How long is Wattstax?
Wattstax has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Wattstax released?
Wattstax was released on February 4, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wattstax?
The main cast of Wattstax includes Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Melvin Van Peebles, Kim Weston.