Synopsis
The story of Fela Kuti’s life, his music, and his social and political importance. This look at the man who created Afrobeat (a fusion of Jazz, traditional West African rhythms, Funk, Highlife, and psychedelic rock) shows Mr. Kuti’s fight against the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. With his audacious music and a great deal of courage, Fela Kuti helped bring a change towards democracy in Nigeria, promoted Pan Africanist politics to the entire world and became an inspiration in the global fight for the rights of all oppressed people.
Metrics
| Legs: | 3.51 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 97.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $159,598 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,501-12,600) | 12,573 | $120,980 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 28,401-28,500) | 28,416 | $2,882 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 23,801-23,900) | 23,863 | $123,862 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 1st, 2014 (Limited) by Kino Lorber |
| International Releases: | February 12th, 2016 (Wide) (Mexico) |
| Video Release: | January 13th, 2015 by Kino Lorber |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 119 minutes |
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| Keywords: | Biography, Musicians, Music Industry, Jazz, World Music, Fusion Music, Political, Nigeria |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Documentary |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Factual |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Jigsaw Productions, Knitting Factory Entertainment, OkayPlayer, OkayAfrica |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |