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A Slice of Fela

  • A Slice of Fela
© DR
Genre : Biography
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned :
United States
Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2010
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 53 (in minutes)

The story of legendary Afrobeat musician and political icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with excerpts from documentaries and recorded concerts. His red-hot music dealt with the political and social issues threatening him and many other Nigerians. Hugely influential, the music spread across Africa and through Black Power movements in America.

Dir: Gerard Schmidt 2010 USA 53 mins

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