Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
Musique au poing
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
- Original Title
- Musique au poing
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Ministère de la culture, France 2, K.I.C.S.
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Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Annie Yonnet
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Jean-Jacques Flori
Director
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
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Annie Yonnet
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What is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon about?
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.
Who directed Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?
Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon was directed by Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff.
Who stars in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?
The principal cast of Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon includes Fela Kuti, Pope John Paul II.
When was Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon released and how long is it?
Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 54m.