Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1982
Runtime: 54 min
Rating: ⭐ 6.2/10 (5 votes)
Status: Released
Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
1982
54 min
⭐ 6.2/10
5 votes
Overview
Musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti recorded more than 60 albums to promote the magic of Afrobeat but never lost his political voice as an outspoken critic against widespread government corruption in Nigeria. This documentary examines the role that Fela, dubbed "Black President," played in shedding light on atrocities in his homeland and in promoting the ascent of African music worldwide.
Genres
Music
Documentary
Production Countries
- France
Spoken Languages
- English en
- French fr
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Cast
Fela Kuti
Self
Pope John Paul II
Self
Crew
Jean-Jacques Flori
Director
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Director
Elizabeth Prouvost
Cinematography
Jean Clavé
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