His story inspired a nation. His music inspired the world. Fela! is the story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti whose soulful Afro-beat rhythms ignited a generation. Influenced by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government. He devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity. Fela! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love featuring Fela Kuti's captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of 2007 Tony-Award winner Bill T. Jones.
Producers: Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Roy Gabay, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Edward Tyler Nahem, Slava Smolokowski, Chip Meyrelles/Ken Greiner, Douglas G. Smith, Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glaser, Daryl Roth/True Love Productions, Susan Dietz/Mort Swinsky, Knitting Factory Entertainment |
