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Under African Skies
Graceland 25th Anniversary Film
Actor: Paul Simon
Director: Joe Berlinger
NR     2012     1hr 41min

In 1986, Graceland sold 14 million copies worldwide and garnered both the Album and Song of the Year Grammy in 1987. Simon and the members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo performed on Saturday Night Live and appeared on the cov...  more »

     
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Actor: Paul Simon
Director: Joe Berlinger
Studio: Sony Legacy
Format: Blu-ray - Widescreen
DVD Release Date: 06/05/2012
Release Year: 2012
Run Time: 1hr 41min
Screens: Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 2
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 0
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English

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Gloria B. (glowbird) from SPOKANE, WA
Reviewed on 4/18/2019...
There should be a sky of stars given for the documentary, Under African Skies: Graceland 25th Anniversary Film. This is a priceless documentary on the making of Paul Simon's Graceland album, made during the volatile atmosphere of apartheid in South Africa. I was unaware of the controversy that simply making this album received, and the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. Despite the danger to themselves, the artists came together to record, and later tour together to promote the album--during which time, the African artists were ordered to return to Africa--none obeyed. Through this documentary much is learned about the deplorable conditions for Africans under apartheid. It wasn't until Nelson Mandela became President of South Africa, and well-reknown African musicians Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba were convinced that art should be above any political agenda, that Paul Simon and the many African artists that played on the album were invited to give a concert in South Africa--art winning out over politics--that was an uplifting, historical moment, a testament to the power of music as the universal language. Why did so many people risk their own safety and continue despite the odds? For the African musicians, it was seen as a cultural bridge bringing their music to the world. The documentary on the making of Graceland is the backdrop for a reunion of the artists 25 years later. One of my favorite scenes in this documentary is during the concert (to a mixed race crowd) when they sing the South African national anthem that we are told they insisted that Paul Simon learn the words to sing with them. This is one the most beautiful, touching, uplifting documentaries I have ever seen.
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