(Meu Amigo Fela)

Content: 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, this documentary is devoted to unravel the complexity of Fela’s life. As the story unfolds, it reveals the glories and tragedies that shaped the lives of the pan-African generation as well as Fela's.

Countries:

Brazil

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

94 minutes

Year:

2019

Directors:

Joel Zito Araújo

Actors:

Self (archive footage)

Self

Crews:

Editor

Director