When Paul Simon heard the music of South Africa, his only desire was to meet the artists and record with them. However, in doing so, he "violated" the cultural ban enacted to oppose apartheid. Twenty-five years later he returns to South Africa to reunite the original band and perform a reunion concert, as well as meet a former African National Congress leader and lay the controversy to rest.
The film includes video of original recording sessions in South Africa, New York, and London, as well as video of the reunion rehearsals and concert and meetings between Paul and ANC leadership. The one thing it lacked was full-length songs, leaving me hanging each time they fade out...
Under African Skies
2012, 108 minutes, directed by Joe Berlinger
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