Wattstax

About Wattstax

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.

Where to Watch

Rent on Unknown (cheapest: $3.99). Buy on Unknown (cheapest: $9.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Mel Stuart

Starring Richard Pryor, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes, Melvin Van Peebles, Kim Weston

Produced by Wolper Productions