CinemaOSMovie · 2011 · 2h 53m

National Theatre Live: Fela!

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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.

Directed byBill T. Jones, Nick Wickham

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 53m
Language
EN
Released
January 13, 2011
Studios
National Theatre

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
NT Live: Fela - Official Trailer

NT Live: Fela - Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Sahr Ngaujah

Sahr Ngaujah

Fela

Lydie Alberto

Sherinne Kayra Anderson

Jonathan Andre

Rolan Bell

Rolan Bell

Cindy Belliot

Nandi Bhebhe

Nandi Bhebhe

Ricardo Coke Thomas

Kwame Peter Crentsil

Scarlette Douglas

Scarlette Douglas

Creative team
Directed by
Bill T. Jones
Bill T. Jones
Nick Wickham
Written by
Bill T. Jones
Bill T. Jones
Jim Lewis

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