Finding Fela

IMDb 6.9 2014 • 120 min • DocumentaryMusic

Director

Alex Gibney

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti Self (archive footage)
Carlos Moore
Carlos Moore Self

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