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Wattstax
🎬 Movie

Wattstax

1973 · 98 min Music Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Wattstax is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1973. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

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Rufus Thomas

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Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

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Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

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Kim Weston

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William Bell

Albert King

Albert King

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Eddie Floyd

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Little Milton

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Carla Thomas

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