Finding Fela

2014, Documentary, 2h 0m

57 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Though it doesn't fully capture the electrifying spirit of its subject, Finding Fela! is a solid overview of the life and work of a musical revolutionary. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Filmmaker Alex Gibney uses period interviews and performances plus highlights of the Broadway production of "Fela!" to tell the story of Afrobeat music pioneer Fela Kuti.

Cast & Crew

Yeni Kuti
Femi Kuti
Seun Kuti
Bill T. Jones
Tony Allen
Ogugua Iwelu
Alex Gibney
Director
Alex Gibney
Producer
Jack Gulick
Producer
Steve Hendel
Executive Producer
Ruth Hendel
Executive Producer
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Critic Reviews for Finding Fela

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Full Review… J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Full Review… Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Full Review… Geoffrey Macnab Independent (UK) Full Review… Sam Davies Sight & Sound Full Review… Henry Barnes Guardian Full Review… David Jenkins Little White Lies Full Review… Dan Brightmore NME Full Review… Cameron Ward One Room With A View Full Review… Craig Williams CineVue Full Review… Steve Erickson Nashville Scene Full Review… Charles Mudede The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Full Review… Jim Carroll Irish Times
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