Powaqqatsi

Nan
1h 39m
1988
7.277 /10 (173)

Life in transformation

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 1988-04-29

Top Billed Cast

Christie Brinkley

(archive footage)

David Brinkley

(archive footage)

Patrick Disanto

Self

Pope John Paul II

(archive footage)

Dan Rather

(archive footage)

Cheryl Tiegs

(archive footage)

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