Finding Fela
documentary, biopic, USA, 2014
DIRECTED BY: Alex Gibney
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Maryse Alberti
Synopsis:
Finding Fela is a story about life, music and social and political role of Fela Anikulap Kuti. Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney researches his controversial life, great music and indisputable cultural and political influence of the legendary author of afro beat. Continuous political persecution, unconventional lifestyle and the fact that he dies of AIDS, made Fela one of the most controversial musicians of all time.
color, digital, 119 min