Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Release date : May 11, 2012
Runtime : 1h 42m
Countries of origin : South Africa / United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Joe Berlinger /
Writers :
Production companies : RadicalMedia / Sony Music Film / Legacy Film Productions /
May 11, 2012 1h 42m South Africa Music English More
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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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  • title:Paul Simon: Under African Skies
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 2012
  • Runtime:1h 42m
  • Genres: Music · Documentary · History ·
  • Countries of origin: South Africa · United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Joe Berlinger /
  • Writers:
  • Production companies: RadicalMedia · Sony Music Film · Legacy Film Productions ·
  • 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."
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