Michael Franti

Michael Franti

Born: April 21, 1967
in Oakland, California, USA
Michael Franti is an American rapper, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter. Michael Franti is known for having participated in many musical projects, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy.

Movies for Michael Franti...

Scattered People
Title: Scattered People
Character: himself
Released: June 17, 2021
Type: Movie
Follows Mas and Saha, two young Iranian asylum seeker musicians, navigating a frightening new world of immigration detention - where they discover the power of music.
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Stay Human
Title: Stay Human
Character: Himself
Released: April 27, 2018
Type: Movie
Through stories and songs, Michael Franti captures the energy and drive of a diverse group of inspirational modern-day heroes. From an Indonesian midwife to a young couple battling the ravages of ALS, Franti uncovers the love and humanity possible in dire conditions and exposes his own struggles, creating an emotional resonance that is moving and motivating at once.
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Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Title: Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
Character: Himself
Released: October 25, 2012
Type: Movie
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Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Title: Bad Brains: A Band in DC
Character: Himself
Released: June 6, 2012
Type: Movie
Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jane's Addiction and countless more. Despite the troubles of an eccentric front man they have stayed together for 30 years without ever reaching the level of success so many think they deserve. Using rare archival footage and original comic illustrations the film re-constructs Bad Brains' rich and complicated history.
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Title: Q&A
Character: Self - Panellist
Released: May 22, 2008
Type: TV
Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, Q&A puts punters, pollies and pundits together in the studio to thrash out the hot issues of the week. It's about democracy in action - the audience gets to ask the questions.
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The Reality of Bob Burnquist
Title: The Reality of Bob Burnquist
Character: Self
Released: November 15, 2005
Type: Movie
Captures the true essence of skateboarding through the eyes and mind of Bob Burnquist, world-famous multiple X-Games medal winner and owner of some of the most devious feats in skateboarding history.
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I Know I’m Not Alone
Title: I Know I’m Not Alone
Released: January 28, 2005
Type: Movie
Michael Franti -- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-provoking film that captures the costs of global conflict. Experiencing the realities of war firsthand without the support or protection of outside help, Franti ventures on his own into chaotic neighborhoods in Iraq, Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories and documents what he finds.
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5 Sides of a Coin
Title: 5 Sides of a Coin
Character: Himself
Released: November 12, 2004
Type: Movie
"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
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Go Further
Title: Go Further
Character: Self
Released: March 7, 2003
Type: Movie
"Go Further" explores the idea that the single individual is the key to large-scale transformational change. The film follows actor Woody Harrelson as he takes a small group of friends on a bio-fueled bus-ride down the Pacific Coast Highway. Their goal? To show the people they encounter that there are viable alternatives.
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Title: Real Time with Bill Maher
Character: Self
Released: February 21, 2003
Type: TV
Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.
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This Is What Democracy Looks Like
Title: This Is What Democracy Looks Like
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: October 12, 2000
Type: Movie
This film, shot by 100 amateur camera operators, tells the story of the enormous street protests in Seattle, Washington in November 1999, against the World Trade Organization summit being held there. Vowing to oppose, among other faults, the WTO's power to arbitrally overrule nations' environmental, social and labour policies in favour of unbridled corporate greed, protestors from all around came out in force to make their views known and stop the summit. Against them is a brutal police force and a hostile media as well as the stain of a minority of destructively overzealous comrades. Against all odds, the protesters bravely faced fierce opposition to take back the rightful democratic power that the political and corporate elite of the world is determined to deny the little people.
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Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Title: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
Character: Marauder
Released: November 24, 1985
Type: Movie
The army of the Marauders, led by King Terak and the witch Charal, attack the Ewoks village, killing Cindel's family. Cindel and the Ewok Wicket escape and meet Teek in the forest, a naughty and very fast animal. Teek takes them to a house in which an old man, Noa, lives. Like Cindel, he also crashed with his Starcruiser on Endor. Together they fight Terak and Charal.