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 Unrated
Release Date Under African Skies May 11, 2012 Limited
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Actors For Under African Skies

Paul Simon,Hugh Masekela,Ladysmith Black Mambazo,Ray Phiri,Miriam Makeba,Okyerema Asante,Sonti Mndebele,Isaac Mtshali,Barney Rachabane,Joseph Shabalala,Tony Cedras,Bakithi Kumalo,Albert Mazibuko,Forere Motloheloa,John Selolwane,M.D. Shirinda,Gaza Sisters,Quincy Jones,David Byrne,Rostam Batmanglij

Genres Under African Skies : Musical & Performing Arts,Documentary

Visitor Ranting & Critics For Under African Skies

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Movie Overview For Under African Skies
Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime. 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."

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The result is doubly satisfying: We get not only a trenchant political drama but a bang-up concert film as well.
Peter Rainer-Christian Science Monitor

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.
Betsy Sharkey-Los Angeles 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.
Stephen Holden-New York Times

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.
Tim Grierson-Village Voice

A harmonious, fair-minded, energetic and enlightening portrait of one masterpiece's moment in time.
Joe Neumaier-New York Daily News

Powered by Paul Simon's brilliance, Under African Skies is a cultural lightning bolt that soars on its music and an unshakable belief in the transcendence of art.
Peter Travers-Rolling Stone

UNDER AFRICAN SKIES is much smarter and more profound than most music documentaries. It's a powerful, beautifully executed film that entertains, informs and questions.
Meredith Borders-Badass Digest

It's a blissful film, this work by Berlinger and co., a sheer privilege for the viewer to spend such quality time UNDER AFRICAN SKIES.
Jason Gorber-Twitch

This absorbing documentary takes an up-close and intimate look at the musicians' creative process, then zooms out to recall the political turmoil that this landmark album left in its wake.
Michael Sauter-Film Journal International

...Berlinger saves Under African Skies from that pedestrian course by his insistence on confronting the political issues Simon seems to have hoped would have faded by now.
Sarah Boslaugh-PopMatters

Under African Skies takes what could have been a puff piece glossing over the protestations related to Graceland and teaches the controversy.
Mark Pfeiffer-Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

It does lightly suggest scintillating questions about the responsibility artists have in reflecting current political moments in their music.
Kenji Fujishima-Slant Magazine

Berlinger's doc expertly captures the debate of the time and where it's at now, 25 years later.
Christopher Campbell-Movies.com

What's most exciting about Under African Skies is how it engages with whether artists have social and political responsibilities, and if so, what those might entail.
Noel Murray-AV Club