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Finding Fela

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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.

Directed byAlex Gibney

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
EN
Released
August 1, 2014
Studios
Jigsaw Productions

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti

Self (archive footage)

Carlos Moore

Carlos Moore

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney
Produced by
Jack Gulick
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney

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