Biography
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.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Champions
2023
Original Music Composer
A stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach is forced to train a Special Olympics team when he is sentenced to community service.
Scattered People
2021
as himself
Follows Mas and Saha, two young Iranian asylum seeker musicians, navigating a frightening new world of immigration detention - where they discover the...
Stay Human
2018
as Himself
Through stories and songs, Michael Franti captures the energy and drive of a diverse group of inspirational modern-day heroes. From an Indonesian midw...
Stay Human
2018
Director, Musician
Through stories and songs, Michael Franti captures the energy and drive of a diverse group of inspirational modern-day heroes. From an Indonesian midw...
Yoga Is: A Transformational Journey
2012
as Himself
Bad Brains: A Band in DC
2012
as Self
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...
Coachella
2006
as Self (with Spearhead)
Filmmaker Drew Thomas brings California's popular Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to the screen with a different kind of musical documentary ...
The Reality of Bob Burnquist
2005
as Self
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...
I Know I’m Not Alone
2005
Michael Franti -- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-pro...
I Know I’m Not Alone
2005
Director, Producer
Michael Franti -- a multifaceted artist known for fusing diverse sounds -- takes his camera and guitar to the war-torn Middle East in this thought-pro...
5 Sides of a Coin
2004
as Himself
"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.
Go Further
2003
as Self
"Go Further" explores the idea that the single individual is the key to large-scale transformational change. The film follows actor Woody Harrelson as...
This Is What Democracy Looks Like
2000
as Narrator (voice)
This film, shot by 100 amateur camera operators, tells the story of the enormous street protests in Seattle, Washington in November 1999, against the ...
Always Outnumbered
1998
Music
An ex-con moves to L.A. to find work and creates a disturbance by fighting for a position. More importantly he touches the lives of many of his neighb...
Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
1985
as Marauder
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 escap...