Wattstax
“100,000 brothers and sisters turning onto being black... and telling it like it is!”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Stuart
- Original Title
- Wattstax
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Wolper Productions, Stax Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Stuart
Larry Clark, John A. Alonzo, Robert Marks, José Louis Mignone, Roderick Young, David Myers
David Newhouse, David E. Blewitt, Robert K. Lambert
Mel Stuart, Larry Shaw, Al Bell, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Stuart
Director
Mel Stuart
Producer
Larry Shaw
Producer
Larry Clark
Director of Photography
David Newhouse
Editor
David E. Blewitt
Editor
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Robert Marks
Director of Photography
José Louis Mignone
Director of Photography
Roderick Young
Director of Photography
David Myers
Director of Photography
Robert K. Lambert
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wattstax
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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 conditions in the current-day Watts neighborhood.
Who directed Wattstax?
Wattstax was directed by Mel Stuart.
Who stars in Wattstax?
The principal cast of Wattstax includes Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Melvin Van Peebles, Kim Weston.
When was Wattstax released and how long is it?
Wattstax was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wattstax?
Wattstax holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).