Under African Skies: Paul Simon's Graceland Journey

Paul Simon

Overview

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."

Product Details

Release Date:	06/05/2012
UPC:	0886919147391
Original Release:	2012
Source:	Sony Legacy
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:00:00
Sales rank:	31,483

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Okyerema Asante	Performer
Paul Simon	Primary Artist
Sonti Mndebele	Performer
Isaac Mtshali	Performer
Barney Rachabane	Performer
Joseph Shabalala	Performer
Tony Cedras	Performer
Bakithi Kumalo	Performer
Albert Mazibuko	Performer
Forere Motloheloa	Performer
John Selolwane	Performer
General M.D. Shirinda	Performer
M.D. Shirinda	Performer
Paul Simon	Musician

Technical Credits

Joe Berlinger	Director,Producer
Jon Kamen	Producer
Justin Wilkes	Producer
David McKillop	Executive Producer
Eddie Simon	Executive Producer
Robert DeBitetto	Executive Producer
Molly Thompson	Executive Producer
Robert Friedman	Executive Producer
Adam Block	Executive Producer
Gil Aronow	Executive Producer
Richard Story	Executive Producer
Frank Scherma	Executive Producer
Eddie O'Connor	Sound/Sound Designer