National Theatre Live: Fela!Movie
A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.
About National Theatre Live: Fela!
National Theatre Live: Fela! is a 2011 music movie directed by Nick Wickham, Bill T. Jones.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 53m, production credits from United Kingdom, an original language code of EN.
The credited cast includes Sahr Ngaujah, Lydie Alberto, Sherinne Kayra Anderson, Jonathan Andre. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
