Paul Simon: Under African Skies(2012)
Paul Simon: Under African Skies Synopsis
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."
Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012) is a music, documentary and history film directed by Joe Berlinger, released on May 11, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Paul Simon, Maya Angelou, Whoopi Goldberg and Quincy Jones. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Berlinger
- Production:
- RadicalMedia, Sony Music Film, Legacy Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012) Trailer
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Simon
as Self
Maya Angelou
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Quincy Jones
as Self
Lorne Michaels
as Self
Philip Glass
as Self
David Byrne
as Self
Paul McCartney
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Joe Berlinger.
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Paul Simon: Under African Skies online?
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012) is available to stream on Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Paul Simon: Under African Skies?
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The main cast of Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012) includes Paul Simon, Maya Angelou, Whoopi Goldberg, Quincy Jones and Lorne Michaels. The film was directed by Joe Berlinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Paul Simon: Under African Skies released?
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies was released on May 11, 2012 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Paul Simon: Under African Skies worth watching?
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Paul Simon: Under African Skies (2012) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Paul Simon: Under African Skies?
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