Umm Kulthum: A Voice Like Egypt (1996)

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This documentary offers a fascinating account of the life of one Egypt's most beloved superstars, the singer Umm Kulthum. In her prime, Kulthum was the first singing star to have her work distributed on radio, television, records and films. When she died in 1975, her whole country went into… More This documentary offers a fascinating account of the life of one Egypt's most beloved superstars, the singer Umm Kulthum. In her prime, Kulthum was the first singing star to have her work distributed on radio, television, records and films. When she died in 1975, her whole country went into mourning. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi