Fantastic Man
Originally released in 2014. Fantastic Man is a documentary film. directed by Jake Sumner. At just 31 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Onyeabor, Damon Albarn, and Caribou
Synopsis
The music of Nigeria’s reclusive synth funk innovator William Onyeabor has reached a new level of exposure via Luaka Bop’s excellent Who Is William Onyeabor? compilation last year, yet many hard facts about Onyeabor’s biography remain elusive. In their new documentary “Fantastic Man,” Noisey speaks with musicians and champions of Onyeabor’s music, including our own Quinton Scott and Duncan Brooker who included the sublime “Better Change Your Mind” on the first Nigeria 70 compilation, about their appreciation for his music, and the search for the facts about his life.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Alldayeveryday
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fantastic Man about?
The music of Nigeria’s reclusive synth funk innovator William Onyeabor has reached a new level of exposure via Luaka Bop’s excellent Who Is William Onyeabor? compilation last year, yet many har...
Who directed Fantastic Man?
Fantastic Man was directed by Jake Sumner.
How long is Fantastic Man?
Fantastic Man has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
When was Fantastic Man released?
Fantastic Man was released on February 25, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fantastic Man?
The main cast of Fantastic Man includes William Onyeabor, Damon Albarn, Caribou, Edward Keazor, Femi Kuti.