Fela Kuti: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense (1984)
• January 1st, 1984 • 0h 59min
Documentary
Overview
A huge influence on world music, Nigerian artist Fela Kuti played many instruments, pioneered afrobeat music and served as a prominent activist for human rights in Africa. This 1984 documentary examines the life and music of the remarkable man. Using his music to raise awareness, Kuti embraced social justice themes. He died in 1997 of complications from AIDS. Footage from his legendary show in Glastonbury, England, is included.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Boome Satellites in Texas
Released on: 2021-07-24
Documentary, Drama, Music
Satellites in Texas is a feature documentary following musician Boome as he copes with his brothers ...
Death and the Devil
Released on: 2009-02-22
Documentary
Ethnologist and adventurer, Count Eric von Rosen was a man of contradictions: interested in the nati...
Holkmannen
Released on: 2014-01-26
Documentary
A father tends to get obsessed with stuff. For a while he was all about Jujutsu. Then there was the ...
Once Upon a Crime: The Borrelli – Davis Conspiracy
Released on: 2014-10-25
Documentary, Crime
An inspiring story of friendship that explores the truly unbelievable lives of two former New York d...
Queen: Rock the World
Released on: 2017-10-01
Documentary, TV Movie, Music
In 1977, BBC music presenter Bob Harris was given exclusive and extensive access to the Queen. Condu...
Cannibal Corpse: Live Cannibalism
Released on: 2000-09-19
Music, Documentary
Live show filmed during the Death Metal Massacre tour on February 16, 2000 at the Rave in Milwaukee,...
Dead Kennedys: The Early Years Live
Released on: 1987-01-01
Documentary, Music
An overview of the early years--late 1970s, early 1980s--of San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, w...
The Fall: The Wonderful and Frightening World of Mark E. Smith
Released on: 2005-01-21
Documentary, Music
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith....
The Howlin' Wolf Story: The Secret History of Rock & Roll
Released on: 2003-11-04
Documentary, Music
Arguably second only to Muddy Waters among the Mississippi Delta singers who traveled north and pion...
Instrument
Released on: 1999-03-01
Documentary, Music
The band Fugazi is documented over a period of more than ten years (1987-1998) through performance f...
Η Ελληνίδα Μαρια Κάλλας
Released on: 2007-09-19
Documentary
The documentary "The Greek Maria Callas", directed by Tassos Psarras, broadcast by ERT1 on Saturday,...
Within Temptation: The Silent Force Tour
Released on: 2005-01-01
Documentary, Music
Within Temptation's tour DVD in support of their album, "The Silent Force." The Silent Force Tour is...
Paul Newman, Behind Blue Eyes
Released on: 2021-12-04
Documentary
From the very beginning, actor Paul Newman captivated the cinema audience with his exceptional azure...
Dance Fight Love Die: With Mikis On the Road
Released on: 2017-10-25
Documentary, Music
An intimate look into the life of composer Mikis Theodorakis from 1987 until 2017: comprising three ...
Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time
Released on: 2021-11-19
Documentary
A documentary 33 years in the making. A director and friend of Kurt Vonnegut seeks through his archi...
U2: Popmart - Live from Mexico City
Released on: 1997-12-03
Music, Documentary
U2 performs live in Mexico City in support of their 1997 album, "Pop," featuring lavish special effe...
Takovej barevnej vocas letící komety
Released on: 2015-09-24
Documentary
A feature-length distribution documentary about Filip Topol, composer, lyricist, pianist, singer and...
The Silence of the Princess
Released on: 2014-10-21
Documentary
Diana Mariscal reached a moment of fame in the sixties, when at just 18 years of age she was the lea...
Viktor & I: An Alexander Vesely Film
Released on:
Documentary, History
For the first time, Dr. Victor Frankl through the eyes of those closest to him. A defining character...