Paul Simon: Under African Skies

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Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012)

Directed by Joe Berlinger

Music, Documentary, History · 1h 42m

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."

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Cast

Paul Simon Self Maya Angelou Self Whoopi Goldberg Self Quincy Jones Self Lorne Michaels Self Philip Glass Self David Byrne Self Paul McCartney Self

Crew

Director
Joe Berlinger

Details

Release date
2012-05-11
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Music, Documentary, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
South Africa, United States of America
Production
RadicalMedia, Sony Music Film, Legacy Film Productions