Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)
Released:
1982-01-01
Duration:
54min
Rating 6.2
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.
Production Companies
Ministère de la culture
France 2
K.I.C.S.
Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | fr |
Popularity | 0.484 |
Directed By
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Jean-Jacques Flori
Crew
Director
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Director
Jean-Jacques Flori
Jean-Jacques Flori
Cinematography
Jean Clavé
Jean Clavé
Cinematography
Elizabeth Prouvost
Elizabeth Prouvost
Editor
Annie Yonnet
Annie Yonnet
TOP CAST
Fela Kuti
Self
Pope John Paul II
Self