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Finding Fela
Documentary, Music - 2014
Finding Fela
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7.1
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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.
Director:
,
Alex Gibney
Cast:
,
Fela Kuti
,
Carlos Moore

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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
120 min
Release date:
1 Aug 2014
Country:
US
Languages:
English, Italian
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 nomination total

Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
The problem isn't really finding Fela, but containing him.
– J. R. Jones,
Chicago Reader,
12 Sep 2014
fresh:
"Finding Fela!" is an apt title for this dynamic and thorough documentary by Alex Gibney.
– Tom Keogh,
Seattle Times,
28 Aug 2014
fresh:
At its best, the film manages the trick of constructing a modern myth while simultaneously deconstructing it - on one level, this is a story about how to tell a story. Plus, it's got a great beat and you can dance to it.
– Tim Campbell,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
21 Aug 2014
rotten:
The constant flipping between stagecraft and reality creates a dissonant static that prevents any satisfying connection with the film.
– David Hiltbrand,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
15 Aug 2014
fresh:
The early songs are a celebration; the later music is a weapon. It would be nice to get more of both, but for that there are the reissued CDs, not to mention this film's soundtrack, a decent sampler.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
14 Aug 2014
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