Musique au poing

Jan 1 1982 Not Rated 0h 54m
Documentary, Music

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.

Plot

FELA KUTIis to African music what Bob Marley is to reggae: its prophet. All contemporary forms of black music, from funk to electronic, owe something to the irresistible groove of the Afrobeat sound that he created. Shot in Lagos at the peak of his career in 1982, this documentary contains interviews with Fela detailing his thoughts on politics, Pan-Africanism, music and religion, alongside unpublished versions of songs like ITT, Army Arrangement and Power Show.

Written by

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Directed by

Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Cast

Fela Kuti, Martin Luther King, Pope John Paul II

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

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

Languages

English, Français

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
234
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA