Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012
1h 42m
7.1

7.1/10

16 votes • View on IMDb
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."

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
RadicalMedia Sony Music Film Legacy Film Productions
Production Countries
South Africa United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date May 11, 2012
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2112868

Cast

Paul Simon
Paul Simon

Self

Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou

Self

Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones

Self

Lorne Michaels
Lorne Michaels

Self

Philip Glass
Philip Glass

Self

David Byrne
David Byrne

Self

Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney

Self

Key Crew

Joe Berlinger
Director

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