Finding Fela

2h
DocumentaryMusic
6.9

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.

Cast

Fela Kuti
Self (archive footage)
Carlos Moore
Self

Crew

Alex Gibney
Director, Producer
Lindy Jankura
Editor
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Ruth Hendel
Executive Producer
Stephen Hendel
Executive Producer
Jack Gulick
Producer

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