Under African Skies (2012)
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For the 25th anniversary of "Graceland," Paul Simon returns to South Africa for a historic reunion concert-and a look at his landmark album's turbulent birth. Interviewing anti-apartheid activists and music legends like Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and David Byrne, Berlinger's… More For the 25th anniversary of "Graceland," Paul Simon returns to South Africa for a historic reunion concert-and a look at his landmark album's turbulent birth. Interviewing anti-apartheid activists and music legends like Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte, Paul McCartney and David Byrne, Berlinger's (Crude, Paradise Lost) new doc explores both the anatomy of a musical masterwork and the responsibilities of art. -- (C) IFC Center
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 42 min.
- Directed By
- Joe Berlinger
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary
- In Theaters
- May 11, 2012 Limited
- Studio
- IFC Films
Critic Reviews
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Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
The result is doubly satisfying: We get not only a trenchant political drama but a bang-up concert film as well.
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Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times
The affection between the musicians and Simon is clear. The portrait that emerges time and again is personal and a reflection of the realities of apartheid.
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Stephen Holden, New York Times
[It] does an excellent job of recapitulating the controversies surrounding the album's creation without bearing down too heavily on old news, while subtly taking Mr. Simon's side against his critics.
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Tim Grierson, Village Voice
It's a pleasant surprise that Under African Skies not only draws attention to the controversy surrounding its subject matter but digs into it a little.
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Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
A harmonious, fair-minded, energetic and enlightening portrait of one masterpiece's moment in time.
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