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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)

6.2/10 0h 54m Jan 01, 1982
Music Documentary

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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Movie Details

Original Title Musique au poing
Original Language FR
Status Released
Popularity 0.4

Cast

Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti
Self
Popularity: 0.0
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Self
Popularity: 0.3

Key Crew

Director Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Cinematography Elizabeth Prouvost, Jean Clavé
Editor Annie Yonnet

Production

Ministère de la culture
FR
France 2
FR
K.I.C.S.

Keywords

afrobeat

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Details
Release Date January 1, 1982
Runtime 0h 54m
Language FR
Status Released
Popularity 0.4
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