Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012)

ALL 05/11/2012 (en) Music, Documentary, History 102 Min
  • Release
    05/11/2012
  • Production
    RadicalMedia, Sony Music Film, Legacy Film Productions
  • Rotten tomato
    73%
  • Original title
    Paul Simon: Under African Skies
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. On the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's GRACELAND, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger offers a glimpse at the controversy surrounding the decision to record the album in South Africa despite a UN boycott of the nation, which was aimed at ending apartheid. In the run-up to an eagerly anticipated reunion concert, Simon, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and others reflect on the decision to record with local artists in South Africa, and the cultural impact of the album that delivered such hits as "I Know What I Know" and "You Can Call Me Al."

  1. Joe Berlinger

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer



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Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012) 102 Min

ALL 05/11/2012 (en)
Music, Documentary, History
  • Release 05/11/2012
  • Production
    RadicalMedia, Sony Music Film, Legacy Film Productions
  • Original title Paul Simon: Under African Skies
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. On the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's GRACELAND, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger offers a glimpse at the controversy surrounding the decision to record the album in South Africa despite a UN boycott of the nation, which was aimed at ending apartheid. In the run-up to an eagerly anticipated reunion concert, Simon, Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and others reflect on the decision to record with local artists in South Africa, and the cultural impact of the album that delivered such hits as "I Know What I Know" and "You Can Call Me Al."

  1. Joe Berlinger

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer