Wattstax background

Wattstax

A documentary film captures the energy of a 1972 concert at the Watts Summer Festival, featuring Stax Records' top artists, including Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, and The Staples Singers, among others.

"Souls of a Nation: 1982" is a documentary showcasing a 7-hour musical event at the Los Angeles Coliseum, featuring a lineup of renowned black artists, including Dramatics, Staple Singers, Rance Allen Group, Emotions, Bar Kays, and Mel & Tim, held on August 20, 1972.

Watch Now

Streaming in:

Brazil flag

  • Australia flagAustralia
  • Brazil flagBrazil
  • Canada flagCanada
  • United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
  • United States flagUnited States

Wattstax Videos

Official 50th Anniversary Trailer

Official 50th Anniversary Trailer

Michael Schlesinger on WATTSTAX

Michael Schlesinger on WATTSTAX

Original Trailer

Original Trailer

Info about Wattstax

Studio(s): Wolper Productions, Stax Records

Originally Released: United States, Feb 04, 1973

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Documentary, Music