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My Friend Fela

5.720191h 34mMovieDocumentary

Most often portrayed as an eccentric African pop idol of the ghetto, Fela is rarely presented as the strong political leader he was. Through the eyes his close friend and official biographer, the African-Cuban intellectual Carlos Moore,…

DirectorJoel Zito Araújo

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My Friend Fela isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Brazil. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Joel Zito Araújo

FKFela Kuti
Fela Kuti
Self (archive footage)
CMCarlos Moore
Carlos Moore
Self

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