Finding Fela, 2014

US, 120min, English

Dir. Alex Gibney

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.

The power and potency of Fela’s message is completely current today and is expressed in the political movements of oppressed people, embracing Fela’s music and message in their struggle for freedom. Directed by Academy Award winning filmmaker Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side).

Synopsis and stills courtesy of Kino Lorber.

Screening at Northwest Film Forum

FRIDAY June 16th

⏰ 8.30pm PDT

SATURDAY June 17th

⏰ 5.30pm PDT, 8.30pm PDT

SUNDAY June 18th

⏰ 5.30pm PDT, 8.30pm PDT

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$14 General Admission
$10 Student/Child/Senior
$7 NWFF Member