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Wattstax

6.719731h 38mRMovieMusicDocumentary

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.

DirectorMel Stuart
ProducersMel Stuart·Larry Shaw

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mel Stuart

RPRichard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Self
RT
Rufus Thomas
Self
IHIsaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Self
MPMelvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Self
KW
Kim Weston
WB
William Bell
AKAlbert King
Albert King
Self
EF
Eddie Floyd
Self
LM
Little Milton
CTCarla Thomas
Carla Thomas
EKErik Kilpatrick
Erik Kilpatrick
Self
TLTed Lange
Ted Lange
Self

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Wattstax — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wattstax?

Wattstax isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Wattstax on Netflix?

No, Wattstax is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Wattstax on Amazon Prime Video?

Wattstax isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Wattstax for free?

Wattstax isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.