Powaqqatsi

Film - 1988 - Documentary, Music & Musical

The story

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Directed by

Godfrey Reggio

Starring

Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II, Dan Rather, Cheryl Tiegs

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.2 out of 10

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Film · 1988 · Documentary · Music & Musical

Powaqqatsi

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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

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IMDb
7.2 / 10
9k votes
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Tomatometer
3.67 / 5
11k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.3 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDocumentary, Music & Musical
Runtime1h 40m
RatedG
Release1988-04-29
Where to watch
Prime Video
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