Wattstax (1973): reparto, argumento y streaming

1973 · Película · ★ 7.5

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Released in 1973, Wattstax is a música and documental film directed by Mel Stuart, running about 98 minutes. “100,000 brothers and sisters turning onto being black... and telling it like it is!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Una película documental sobre el concierto afroamericano de Woodstock celebrado en Los Ángeles siete años después de los disturbios de Watts. El director Mel Stuart mezcla imágenes del concierto con imágenes de las condiciones de vida en el vecindario actual de Watts. La película ganó el Globo de Oro a la Mejor Película Documental.

Who’s in it. Wattstax stars Richard Pryor as Self, Isaac Hayes as Self, Rufus Thomas as Himself and Melvin Van Peebles as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Wattstax has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In Estados Unidos you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wattstax page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wattstax tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and La leyenda del pianista en el océano.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch Wattstax (1973)?
In Estados Unidos, Wattstax is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Wattstax worth watching?
Wattstax holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy música and documental. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Wattstax?
Wattstax stars Richard Pryor, Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, Melvin Van Peebles and Kim Weston.
When was Wattstax released?
Wattstax was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.