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Music Is the Weapon

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From funk to electronic, all contemporary forms of Black music owe something to the Afrobeat sound created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 04/14/2016
The musical sequences reaffirm how much power [Fela] wielded from the stage, his infectious Afro-pop bringing an eloquent message of human dignity and potential. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/29/2014 Great archival footage of an important artist. See more 01/20/2012 An hour-long profile of the late African protest singer. Focuses a lot on his spirituality and lifestyle. See more Read all reviews
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Jean-Jacques Flori

Director

Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Director

Léo Courtois

Producer

Vincent Courtois

Producer

Danièle Gégauff

Executive Producer

Jean Clavé

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Movie Info

Synopsis From funk to electronic, all contemporary forms of Black music owe something to the Afrobeat sound created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.
Director
Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Producer
Léo Courtois, Vincent Courtois
Production Co
France 2 (FR2), K.I.C.S., Ministère de la Culture
Genre
Music, Documentary
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
54m