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Paul Simon: Under African Skies

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7.2/10 • 15

2012-05-111h 42m

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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

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  1. Paul Simon

    Paul Simon

    Self

  2. Maya Angelou

    Maya Angelou

    Self

  3. Whoopi Goldberg

    Whoopi Goldberg

    Self

  4. Quincy Jones

    Quincy Jones

    Self

  5. Lorne Michaels

    Lorne Michaels

    Self

  6. Philip Glass

    Philip Glass

    Self

  7. David Byrne

    David Byrne

    Self

  8. Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney

    Self

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English
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