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May 25, 2012 · Under African Skies. Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the journey of his Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime.
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- Documentary, Biography, History
- Joe Berlinger
- 2012-05-25
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.
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- Joe Berlinger
- 102 min
Under African Skies tells the story behind the incredible journey, history and evolution of Paul Simon's Graceland, and explores the cultural and political climate of South Africa 25 years ago.
Musician Paul Simon returns to South Africa for a reunion concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of his landmark album, "Graceland," which featured many African musicians.
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- Paul Simon
- Joe Berlinger
- Documentary, Biography, History, Drama, Music
May 11, 2012 · In the documentary Under African Skies, premiering at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, Simon returns to South Africa, which formally ended apartheid in 1994 — 25 years after Graceland‘s release.
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- Joe Berlinger
- Not Rated
- Paul Simon
Under African Skies. Available on Qello Concerts, Prime Video. Under African Skies tells the story behind the incredible journey, history and evolution of Paul Simon’s Graceland, and explores the cultural and political climate of South Africa 25 years ago.
May 11, 2012 · “Under African Skies” features voluminous footage of the original recording sessions in which Simon and the South African musicians are joyously jamming with each other....
