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Wattstax (1973)
R
103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

Wattstax (1973)

103 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music

Documentary covering a Stax Records-sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more.

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44 cast members

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Lee Sain Self Self See fewer	Wattstax (1973)
Ernie Hines Self Self See fewer	Wattstax (1973)
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