Explore Fela Kuti's Life and Legacy
A documentary film about the Nigerian musical pioneer Fela Kuti is coming to Hastings. The film, directed by Alex Gibney, tells the story of Kuti's life, music, and political importance.
Dir: Alex Gibney
Cast: Fela Kuti, Carlos Moore
120 mins · 2014 · United States of America · English, Italian
IMDb 7.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 60% · Metacritic 64/100 · Trakt 67%
Awards: 1 nomination total
Are you interested in learning about the life and legacy of Fela Kuti, the creator of Afrobeat? The documentary film Finding Fela, directed by Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney, will be screened at the Electric Palace Hastings on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 19:30.
What kind of film is Finding Fela? It is a documentary film that weaves together archive performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage from the Broadway musical Fela!, tracing how one man's music became a weapon against corruption and military rule.
What has been the reception of the film? Finding Fela has received mixed reviews from critics, with some describing it as a watchable but rather rote chronicle, while others find it an absorbing patchwork of the life and legacy of an unorthodox artist. The film has scores of 7.1/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64/100 on Metacritic, and 67% on Trakt.
How can you learn more about the screening? Tickets and details for the film night are available with the button beside this article, as part of the Hidden Beach Winter of Culture film season.
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