Rent Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies (2012)
3.9 of 5 from 49 ratings
1h 42min
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- Synopsis:
- "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. The film follows Simon as he returns once again to South Africa, and remembers and reconnects with the people, places and music that inspired him many years ago. With the compelling perceptions of anti-apartheid activists and music legends such as Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte, Sir Paul McCartney, and David Byrne, 'Under African Skies' is both a buoyant chronicle of unparalleled artistic achievement and a profound rumination on the role of the artist in society.
- Actors:
- Paul Simon, Maya Angelou, Okeyerama Asante, Harry Belafonte, David Byrne, Tony Cedras, Peter Gabriel, Philip Glass, Whoopi Goldberg, Roy Halee, Quincy Jones, Vusi Khumalo, Bakithi Kumalo, Koloi Lebona, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Hugh Masekela, Paul McCartney, Lorne Michaels, Sonti Mndebele, Isaac Mtshali
- Directors:
- Joe Berlinger
- Producers:
- Jon Kamen, Justin Wilkes
- Narrated By:
- Alan Yentob
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 04/06/2012
- Run Time:
- 120 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Deleted Scenes
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Limited appeal? - Paul Simon's Graceland Journey: Under African Skies review by Swambi
This long film involves a series of interviews and clips on the Graceland project, particularly focusing on the controversy around Paul Simon breaking UN cultural sanctions at the time plus studio shots, reunions and comments by famous people. If you are particularly interested in this background you should find the documentary useful. Some clips of the original African musicians are fascinating. However, overall to me it seemed disjointed and thrown together, with limited cinematographic appeal and no clear story, no full tracks and not many views of "African skies" - so it's general interest may be limited.
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