| 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 |
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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.[1] The film was influenced by Fela Kuti, an Afrobeat pioneer and activist from Nigeria.[2][3]
The film received positive reviews and won several awards at international film festivals.[4]
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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