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Paul Simon - Under African Skies

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."

Credits

Paul Simon - Under African Skies Cast

Name Character
Whoopi Goldberg She was 56, now 69 years old as Self
Paul Simon He was 70, now 83 years old as Self

Paul Simon - Under African Skies Crew

Name Department
Joe Berlinger as Director. He was 50 (now 63) years old Directing
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Paul Simon - Under African Skies (12 years)

  • Release day: Friday, May 11, 2012
  • Runtime: 102 minutes