| My Friend Fela | |
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| Original title | Meu Amigo Fela |
| Directed by | Joel Zito Araújo |
| Written by | Joel Zito Araújo |
| Produced by | Luiza Botelho Almeida |
| Starring | Fela Kuti Carlos Moore |
| Cinematography | Cleumo Segond |
| Edited by | Isabel Castro |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Countries | Brazil Nigeria |
| Language | Portuguese |
My Friend Fela, (Portuguese: Meu Amigo Fela), is a 2019 Brazilian biographical documentary film directed by Joel Zito Araújo and produced by Luiza Botelho Almeida. The film was influenced by Fela Kuti, an Afrobeat pioneer and activist from Nigeria.
The film received positive reviews and won several awards at international film festivals.
Cast
- Fela Kuti as himself
- Carlos Moore as himself
Accolades
References
- "My Friend Fela (Meu Amigo Fela)". Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF). Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- "My Friend Fela film summary". Cork International Film Festival. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- "My Friend Fela: Feature, Documentary". PAFF. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- "My Friend Fela review". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
External links
- My Friend Fela at IMDb
- My Friend Fela on YouTube
- My Friend Fela and Birth of Afrobeat on World Channel
- My Friend Fela and Birth of Afrobeat on KCET
- My Friend Fela and Birth of Afrobeat on Thirteen
- BOZAR CENTRE FOR FINE ARTS
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