Finding Fela

Name: Finding Fela
Director: Alex Gibney
Released: 2014

Alex Gibney 2014

Acclaimed documentarian Alex Gibney’s incisive and illuminating film FINDING FELA is a sweeping portrait of the artist as guerilla warrior. Set to the insistent groove of Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Afrobeat sound, the remarkable story of one man’s courageous stand against a corrupt and dictatorial government gives testament to the transformative power of music as a force for social and political change. Fela’s influence spanned the globe as his soaring music and unstoppable spirit transported audiences in the Americas, Europe and, most importantly, throughout Africa.

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Running Time:	119 min.
Subject(s):	Activism, Arts and Culture, Current Affairs, Music, Politics, Society
Language(s):	English, French
Subtitles:	English
Director(s):	Alex Gibney
Producer(s):	Jack Gulick, Alex Gibney
Cinematographer:	Maryse Alberti
Editor(s):	Lindy Jankura
Production Company:	Jigsaw Pictures

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Sight & Sound Magazine

"Film of the Week"
The Times

"A powerful film" ★★★★

Festival Participation

Sundance Film Festival - 2014
Sheffield Doc/Fest - 2014
San Sebastian Film Festival - 2014
IDFA - 2014
CPH:DOX - 2014

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