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My Friend Fela

57 %|Jan 26, 2019|Documentary

Most often portrayed as an eccentric African pop idol of the ghetto, Fela is rarely presented as the strong political leader he was. Through the eyes his close friend and official biographer, the African-Cuban intellectual Carlos Moore, this documentary is devoted to unravel the complexity of Fela’s life. As the story unfolds, it reveals the glories and tragedies that shaped the lives of the pan-African generation as well as Fela's.

Featured Crew

Isabel Castro
Editor
Joel Zito Araújo
Director

Cast

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Fela Kuti
Self (archive footage)