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    Finding Fela

    Poster of the movie Finding Fela
    2014     Musical documentary    
    USA/United Kingdom/Nigeria
    1h 59min

    "Finding Fela" tells the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's life, his music, his social and political importance. He created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, using that forum to express his revolutionary political opinions against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. His influence helped bring a change towards democracy in Nigeria and promoted Pan Africanist politics to the world. The power and potency of Fela's message is completely current today and is expressed in the political movements of oppressed people, embracing Fela's music and message in their struggle for freedom.

    Directed byAlex Gibney
    CompanyKino LorberKino LorberKino Lorber

    Featuring

    Fela Kuti
    Yeni Kuti
    Paul McCartney
    + MORE

    Videos

    3:00

    Featurette: Audience Reactions at NY Premiere

    9 years ago

    2:00

    Trailer

    9 years ago

    0:53

    Clip

    9 years ago

    Photos

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    Photo from the movie Finding Fela
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    Photo from the movie Finding Fela
    Photo from the movie Finding Fela
    Photo from the movie Finding Fela
    Photo from the movie Finding Fela
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