Wovie

Explore
Paul Simon: Under African Skies
Home /

Movie

/

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Paul Simon: Under African Skies

Music

Documentary

History

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."

Date: 05/11/2012
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Paul Simon, Maya Angelou, Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones, Lorne Michaels, Philip Glass, David Byrne, Paul McCartney

Paul Simon as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Paul Simon

Maya Angelou as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Maya Angelou

Whoopi Goldberg as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Whoopi Goldberg

Quincy Jones as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Quincy Jones

Lorne Michaels as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Lorne Michaels

Philip Glass as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Philip Glass

David Byrne as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies David Byrne

Paul McCartney as Self in Paul Simon: Under African Skies Paul McCartney

Sources

We recommend using an adblocker, some of the sources may include their own ads.