What genre is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon is categorised as Documentary, Music.

Who stars in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti, Pope John Paul II appear in the main cast.

Who directed Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Jean-Jacques Flori directed Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon.

How long is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon runs for 54m (54 minutes).

Is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)

Name: Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 54 min
Cast: Fela Kuti, Pope John Paul II

Movie 54m ★ 6.2/10 France

Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something

Documentary Music

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Dating from 1982, Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon sits in the documentary and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Jean-Jacques Flori. The cast includes Fela Kuti and Pope John Paul II. The running time is 54m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.

60Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.

Synopsis

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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Questions about Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

What genre is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?: Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?: Fela Kuti, Pope John Paul II appear in the main cast.
Who directed Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?: Jean-Jacques Flori directed Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon.
How long is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?: Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon runs for 54m (54 minutes).
Is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.