Suffering and Smiling

Suffering and Smiling

60 mins | Documentary | March 21, 2006

Suffering and Smiling is a compelling documentary that portrays Fela Anikulapo Kuti as a champion of the rights of the common people and depicts Femi, his son and successor, as an equally militant political activist. Accounts by relatives characterise the men and their music. Occasional archive footage illustrates Nigeria's history and the music mercilessly spells out the irreversible situation.

Suffering and Smiling

60 mins | Documentary | March 21, 2006

Suffering and Smiling
Suffering and Smiling is a compelling documentary that portrays Fela Anikulapo Kuti as a champion of the rights of the common people and depicts Femi, his son and successor, as an equally militant political activist. Accounts by relatives characterise the men and their music. Occasional archive footage illustrates Nigeria's history and the music mercilessly spells out the irreversible situation.
Producers Bluemark Productions
Original title Suffering and Smiling
Directors Dan Ollman
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