Finding Fela

Aug 1, 2014

2h 0m

★ 6.9

Overview

Fela Anikulapo Kuti created the musical movement Afrobeat and used it as a political forum to oppose the Nigerian dictatorship and advocate for the rights of oppressed people. This is the story of his life, music, and political importance.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions

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Cast

Self (archive footage)

Fela Kuti

Self

Carlos Moore

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