Bay Area Godfathers vs Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
Bay Area Godfathers has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.2/10 for Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon). Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon is the shorter watch at 54m compared with 1h 30m. Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon is the older of the two (1982 against 2020). Both are documentary, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bay Area Godfathers
Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon| Bay Area Godfathers | Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 1982 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 54m |
| Genres | Documentary, Music | Documentary, Music |
| Country | US | France |
| Director | Bob Nalbandian | Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff |
| Main cast | – | Fela Kuti, Pope John Paul II |
Synopsis
Bay Area Godfathers
The riveting story of the Bay Area metal scene that gave rise to many mavericks of metal today. Featuring in-depth interviews with Bay Area metal icons and pivotal players - musicians, managers, journalists and label execs. Featured are Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus, Y&T, Testament and many more.
Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
Musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti recorded more than 60 albums to promote the magic of Afrobeat but never lost his political voice as an outspoken critic against widespread government corruption in Nigeria. This documentary examines the role that Fela, dubbed "Black President," played in shedding light on atrocities in his homeland and in promoting the ascent of African music worldwide.
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