Finding Fela
**Finding Fela** (2014, dir. Alex Gibney) A Hidden Beach Winter of Culture film night at the Electric Palace, Hastings. Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney tells the story of Fela Kuti — the Nigerian musical pioneer, political firebrand and creator of Afrobeat. Weaving together electrifying archive performances, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the Broadway musical *Fela!*, the film traces how one man's music became a weapon against corruption and military rule, and why his legacy still resonates around the world today. Part of the Hidden Beach Winter of Culture film season. Register your interest to hear first when tickets go on sale.
Thursday 10 December 2026
Finding Fela (2014, dir. Alex Gibney) A Hidden Beach Winter of Culture film night at the Electric Palace, Hastings. Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney tells the story of Fela Kuti — the Nigerian musical pioneer, political firebrand and creator of Afrobeat. Weaving together electrifying archive performances, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the Broadway musical Fela!, the film traces how one man's music became a weapon against corruption and military rule, and why his legacy still resonates around the world today. Part of the Hidden Beach Winter of Culture film season. Register your interest to hear first when tickets go on sale.
More info & tickets: https://hiddenbea.ch/events/finding-fela