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Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012)

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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Joe Berlinger profile
Joe Berlinger

Director

Cast

Paul Simon profile
Paul Simon

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Maya Angelou profile
Maya Angelou

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Whoopi Goldberg profile
Whoopi Goldberg

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Quincy Jones profile
Quincy Jones

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Lorne Michaels profile
Lorne Michaels

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Philip Glass profile
Philip Glass

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David Byrne profile
David Byrne

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Paul McCartney profile
Paul McCartney

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Paul Simon profile
Paul Simon

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Maya Angelou profile
Maya Angelou

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Whoopi Goldberg profile
Whoopi Goldberg

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Quincy Jones profile
Quincy Jones

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Lorne Michaels profile
Lorne Michaels

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Philip Glass profile
Philip Glass

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David Byrne profile
David Byrne

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Paul McCartney profile
Paul McCartney

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Release Date

May 11, 2012

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

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