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Finding Fela

2014 · 120 min

A measured, music-rich documentary that mixes archival performance with backstage rehearsal, feeling both celebratory and politically charged.

Directed by
Alex Gibney
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Fela Kuti, Carlos Moore
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Alex Gibney
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Fela Kuti, Carlos Moore
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • politics
    • music
    • power
    • corruption
    • rebellion
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, music
    Directed by
    Alex Gibney
    Starring
    Fela Kuti, Carlos Moore
    Cinematography
    Maryse Alberti
    Runtime
    120 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English, Italian

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