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Finding Fela

Aug 01, 2014 | IMDB 6.9

120 min Watch Now

Documentary, Music

Fela Anikulapo Kuti created the musical movement Afrobeat and used it as a political forum to oppose the Nigerian dictatorship and advocate for the rights of oppressed people. This is the story of his life, music, and political importance.

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Fela Kuti, Carlos Moore

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