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Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
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  2. Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

2012
1h 42m
Music
Documentary
History

Status

Released

Release

2012

Runtime

1h 42m

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Storyline

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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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 42m
May 11, 2012
Languages
English
Director
Joe Berlinger
Joe Berlinger
Production
RadicalMedia
RadicalMedia
Sony Music Film
Sony Music Film
Legacy Film Productions
Legacy Film Productions
Production Countries
South Africa
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

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

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