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Using the creation of Bill T. Jones' musical "Fela!" as a jumping-off point, "Finding Fela!" tells the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti -- his life, his music, his social and political importance, and his undeniable personal failings. Fela created a new musical movement, Afrobeat, and used that forum to express his revolutionary political opinions and opposition to the dictatorial Nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. His influence helped bring a change toward democracy in Nigeria and promoted Pan Africanist politics to the world. The power and potency of Fela's message remain just as relevant today, and oppressed people continue to find inspiration in his music as they struggle for freedom. "Finding Fela!" was directed by Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney ("Taxi to the Dark Side"), a former SLIFF Contemporary Cinema Award honoree. The Seattle Times writes: "Following Jones' search, while also telling the real Kuti's story, gives 'Finding Fela!' rich, parallel courses of investigation. Drawing upon interviews with Kuti's former manager, his American lover, his children, the Roots' Questlove and Paul McCartney, a complex mosaic arises."
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LocationThe Stage at KDHX (View)
3524 Washington Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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