Powaqqatsi

Where to Watch Powaqqatsi (1988) (Legally)

Life in transformation
Apr 29, 1988 US 100 min G
7.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
183 votes
Documentary
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1988), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Documentary, with a runtime around 100 minutes.

Cast highlights include Christie Brinkley, David Brinkley, Patrick Disanto, Pope John Paul II.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

nature, nature documentary, poetic documentary, no dialogue

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

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