Beware of Mr. Baker (2012)
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.
Director:
Jay Bulger
Writer:
Jay Bulger
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Ginger Baker as Self |
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Jay Bulger as Self |
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Eric Clapton as Self |
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Jack Bruce as Self |
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Tony Allen as Self |
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Bob Adcock as Self |
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Carmine Appice as Self |
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Brian Auger as Self |
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Ginette Baker as Self |
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Kofi Baker as Self |
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Leda Baker as Self |
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Bonnie Bramlett as Self |
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Malcolm Cecil as Self |
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Stewart Copeland as Self |
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Fito De la Parra as Self |
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Elizabeth Finch as Self |
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Mickey Hart as Self |
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Jon Hiseman as Self |
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Remi Kabaka as Self |
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Simon Kirke as Self |
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John Lydon as Self |
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Nick Mason as Self |
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Neil Peart as Self |
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Marky Ramone as Self |
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Mick Rock as Self |
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Carlos Santana as Self |
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Lars Ulrich as Self |
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Bill Ward as Self |
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Charlie Watts as Self |
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Hank Williams III as Self |
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Steve Winwood as Self |
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Bernie Worrell as Self |
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Chad Smith as Self |
| Editing | Abhay Sofsky | Editor |
| Camera | Eric Robbins | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Jay Bulger | Screenplay |
| Directing | Jay Bulger | Director |
| Production | Fisher Stevens | Producer |