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DVD

Wattstax

Call Number

  • DVD 781.66078 W353 2019 (CEN)

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Edition

Special edition.

Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Luther Ingram, Johnnie Taylor, The Emotions, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King ; special guest star, Richard Pryor.

Publication Information

[Burbank, CA] : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2019]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (103 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

Not rated.

Summary

"Wattstax, the dynamic film of the 1972 Los Angeles event attended by over 100,000 concertgoers and first billed as the "Black Woodstock," gets ya plenty. Its performances burn with vitality. Its forays into the neighborhood are a time capsule of pride and pain. And the Richard Pryor comedy riffs that provide the film's running commentary are a treasure all by themselves. New generations can now experience this Special Edition that restores the film's infamous lost ending performances by Isaac Hayes. Funk, R & B, Gospel, Blues, Soul--whatever your groove is, it's here, with a sparkling, remastered soundtrack."--Container.

Notes

"This disc is expected to play back in DVD video 'play only' devices and may not play back in other DVD devices, including recorders and PC drives"--Container.

Originally released as a documentary in 1973.

Special features: Audio and video commentaries by rap activist/musicologist Chuck D and music historian Rob Bowman ; audio commentary by Isaac Hayes, director Mel Stuart, executive producer Al Bell and others ; "Rolling down a mountain" - Isaac Hayes performs the original 1973 version's finale ; complete Albert King performance of "I'll Play the Blues For You" ; original 1973 and special edition 2003 trailers.

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