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FINDING FELA, the first feature documentary film I worked on as an editing intern after graduating film school, will have its first theatrical screening at the IFC Center today, after premiering at the Sundance film festival. Directed by the amazing Alex Gibney and edited by the talented Lindy Jankura.
Finding Fela tells the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s life, his music, his social and political importance. He created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, using that forum to express his revolutionary political opinions against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. His influence helped bring a change towards democracy in Nigeria and promoted Pan Africanist politics to the world.
Listen to Fela’s genius Afrobeat and the the film’s original soundtrack on Spotify!
Detailed info on the showtimes is available on the film’s website.
