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Beware of Mr. Baker

2012 · 100 min Documentary Music
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

Ginger Baker is known for playing in Cream and Blind Faith, but the world's greatest drummer didn’t hit his stride until 1972, when he arrived in Nigeria and discovered Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. After leaving Nigeria, Ginger returned to his pattern of drug-induced self-destruction, and countless groundbreaking musical works, eventually settling in South Africa, where the 73-year-old lives with his young bride and 39 polo ponies. This documentary includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana and more. Beware of Mr. Baker! With every smash of the drum is a man smashing his way through life.

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Year 2012
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Music
Director Jay Bulger
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (59 votes)

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Director Jay Bulger constructs a compelling portrait not through hagiography, but through a clash of contradictions, relying on archival footage, animation, and brutally honest interviews. The film explores the dark cost of genius, powered by Baker's own relentless, volatile energy.

What lingers after viewing is the raw, unsettling power of an artist who lived as fiercely as he played. A tumultuous ride through rhythm and ruin. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jay Bulger

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Watch loud to feel the rhythm of his life. Perfect for a night of music and raw documentary storytelling.

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