Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)
• January 1st, 1982 • 0h 54min
Music, Documentary
Overview
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.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Fela Kuti: Live at Glastonbury 1984
Released on: 1984-11-30
Music
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti performs at the 1984 Glastonbury Festival. Originally produced for Arena.
Brincando com Maracatu
Released on: 2021-06-17
Documentary, Music
Aline Morales is one of the main broadcasters of Maracatu in Toronto. From a meeting with members of...
Fela Kuti: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
Released on: 1984-01-01
Documentary
A huge influence on world music, Nigerian artist Fela Kuti played many instruments, pioneered afrobe...
Chasing the Sound
Released on: 2020-09-28
Documentary, Music
Travel with Major Lazer to Ghana and Nigeria to make the world smaller by making the party bigger. T...
Birth of Afrobeat
Released on: 2018-01-01
Documentary
In September of 2017, 77 year old Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was invited to record the album 'What ...
Lock Down Love
Released on: 2021-01-27
Drama
Lisa, a plus-sized African American woman, concludes that her boyfriend broke up with her because of...
Awoko 70's
Released on: 2020-06-15
Animation
Afrobeat emerged in Lagos, Nigeria in the 1970s. The film follows an Afrobeat tube broadcast, from i...
Ai Otsuka LOVE IS BORN ~7th Anniversary 2010~
Released on: 2011-03-09
Music
Otsuka Ai "LOVE IS BORN" ~7th Anniversary 2010~ is the twelveth concert video released by Otsuka Ai....
Matria
Released on: 2014-11-02
Documentary
My grandfather fought alongside Pancho Villa, became Master Mason, was an elected official who repre...
NANA MIZUKI LIVE GRACE 2011 ―ORCHESTRA―
Released on: 2011-01-23
Music
NANA MIZUKI LIVE GRACE 2011 ―ORCHESTRA― is Mizuki Nana's thirteenth concert DVD and eightteenth over...
Stone Temple Pilots: Thank You - Music Videos
Released on: 2003-11-11
Music
A collection of the bands music videos from 1992 – 2003
Into the Clouds We Gaze
Released on: 2014-11-06
Documentary
A gentle love story from the harsh environment of northern Bohemia.
Stone Temple Pilots: Thank You - Live Performances
Released on: 2003-11-11
Music
A collection of the bands live performances
Mary's Incredible Dream
Released on: 1976-01-22
Fantasy, Comedy, Music, TV Movie
An extended dream sequence presents a biblical allegory about the creation, downfall and rebirth of ...
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Released on: 1975-03-24
Music, Comedy, TV Movie
Mitzi Gaynor in a song and dance hour with an all-male, star-studded ensemble featuring her main gue...
The Last Patrol
Released on: 2014-10-23
Documentary
Four veterans of the Afghani war ride the American rails.
Tanakh stories with Saba Tuvia
Released on: 2005-08-01
Comedy, Music, Family
Saba Tuvia goes to the library with his grandchildren and tells them poems and stories about the Tan...
X Festigal
Released on: 2013-12-05
Music
A chase begins for the four elements: fire, earth, water, and air, which can be used to control the ...