Finding Fela (2014)
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.
- Date of release
- 2014-08-01
- TMDB
- 6.9 / 10 (19)
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Director
- Alex Gibney
Casting
- Fela Kuti — Self (archive footage)
- Carlos Moore — Self
Interesting facts
Finding Fela is a 2014 American documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, portraying and analysing the life of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti. The film had its world premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014.
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