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    Paul Simon: Under African Skies

    102'

    2012-05-11

    7.1

    Music,Documentary,History

    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."

    DirectingJoe Berlinger

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    Cast

    1

    Self

    Paul Simon

    1

    Self

    Maya Angelou

    4

    Self

    Whoopi Goldberg

    1

    Self

    Quincy Jones

    1

    Self

    Lorne Michaels

    1

    Self

    Philip Glass

    1

    Self

    David Byrne

    2

    Self

    Paul McCartney

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. South Africa
      2. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. RadicalMedia
      2. Sony Music Film
      3. Legacy Film Productions
    • Vote Count: 16
    • Popularity: 1.0533
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Paul Simon: Under African Skies

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