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Fela Kuti: Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense (1984)
Directed by Dennis Marks
Documentary · 59m
A huge influence on world music, Nigerian artist Fela Kuti played many instruments, pioneered afrobeat music and served as a prominent activist for human rights in Africa. This 1984 documentary examines the life and music of the remarkable man. Using his music to raise awareness, Kuti embraced social justice themes. He died in 1997 of complications from AIDS. Footage from his legendary show in Glastonbury, England, is included.
Cast
Fela Kuti
Crew
- Director
- Dennis Marks
- Director of Photography
- Steve Tickner, Oliver Stapleton, Nigel Meakin, Clive North
- Editor
- Guy Crossman
Details
- Release date
- 1984-01-01
- Runtime
- 59m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English