Movie: Under African Skies (2012)
Film Synopsis:
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the extraordinary journey of his landmark 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 Simons Graceland, acclaimed documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger offers a glimpse of the controversy surrounding the decision to record the album in South Africa despite the UN boycott of the country, aimed at ending apartheid. Ahead of the 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 provided hits such as "I know what I know” and “You can call me al.” Uploaded by: Freeman August 14, 2021 at 01:36 PM
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg as Self David Byrne as Self Paul McCartney as Self Harry Belafonte as Self
Year: 2012
Genre : Action/Biography
Rating: 7.7 / 10
