72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Finding Fela

Alex Gibney
USA      119 m.
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Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney once again explores in his new documentary the figure of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, creator of the Afrobeat music movement. The film looks at his life, music and political importance in advocating for the rights of all oppressed people. His influence helped bring a change towards democracy in Nigeria and promoted Pan Africanist policy to the world.  

Director
Alex Gibney
Production
Jigsaw Productions (USA)
Jack Gulick, Alex Gibney
Photography
Maryse Alberti
Edition
Lindy Jankura
Music
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
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Running Time
119 m.
Country
USA
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