Powaqqatsi (1988)

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Life in transformation

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

• Released: 1988-04-29
• Genres: Documentary
• Runtime: 1h 40m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 190 votes

Directed by Godfrey Reggio.

Top cast

• Christie Brinkley as (archive footage)
• David Brinkley as (archive footage)
• Patrick Disanto as Self
• Pope John Paul II as (archive footage)
• Dan Rather as (archive footage)
• Cheryl Tiegs as (archive footage)

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Powaqqatsi

• United States: stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus; watch free on YouTube Free, Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: watch free on YouTube Free; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• India: stream on MGM Plus Amazon Channel; rent on Amazon Video
• Canada: stream on MGM Amazon Channel; watch free on Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• Australia: stream on MGM Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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