My Friend Fela
2019 Brazilian documentary film
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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]
Original titleMeu Amigo Fela
Directed byJoel Zito Araújo
Written byJoel Zito Araújo
Produced byLuiza Botelho Almeida
| 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 |
The film received positive reviews and won several awards at international film festivals.[4]
Cast
- Fela Kuti as himself
- Carlos Moore as himself
