Finding Fela

Finding Fela is a 2014 American documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, portraying and analysing the life of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti.

[4] Finding Fela received mixed reviews from critics.

Geoffrey Berkshire of Variety, said in his review: "This watchable but rather rote chronicle fails to find a compelling perspective on Kuti's significant life and legacy.

"[5] David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film by describing it as "An absorbing if not quite definitive patchwork of the life and legacy of an unorthodox artist.

"[6] Extracts from the film featured in the 2015 British Library exhibition West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song.