Under african skies contributor names joe berlinger director created published. Politics aside, under african skies finds a few minutes to get endorsements from oprah graceland is her favorite album, ever, vampire weekend whose debut would have. Under african skies wins sxsw audience award the paul. On the 25th anniversary of paul simons graceland, acclaimed documentary filmmaker joe berlinger offers a glimpse at the. This box set also contains interactive maps, slide shows, movie tours, and travel and reference literature. Watch under african skies 2012 full hd online directed by joe berlinger. Watch the graceland documentary, under african skies, for. Watch the new film trailer for under african skies, the documentary from academy awardnominated and. In may, under african skies will screen at the seattle international film festival and sundance uk as well as other festivals worldwide.
A harmonious, fairminded, energetic and enlightening portrait of one masterpieces moment in time. Those questions echo throughout under african skies, joe berlingers enlightening documentary about the making of graceland, paul simons masterwork, on the occasion of its 25th. This is the morning after my watching under african skies, the documentary movie on paul simon and the artists he collaborated with for the graceland record. Under african skies, about the paul simon album graceland the. Under african skies features voluminous footage of the original recording sessions in which simon and the south african. In 1985, paul simon traveled to south africa to record an album with some of the most talented musicians in. Under african skies rises above the standard music documentary to celebrate an iconic artist andor album. Under african skies originated in later recording sessions for graceland. Music video by paul simon performing under african skies trailer. Wild africa features more than 900 fullscreen photographs.
Paul simon and joe berlinger under african skies sundance 2012 duration. Under african skies is much more than an average music documentary. Premieres include the world premiere of semi colin. The song features guest vocals from singer linda ronstadt, who received top billing on the single release. Simons return to south africa to commemorate the 25th anniversary of graceland is documented in joe berlingers exuberant under african skies. In the documentary under african skies, premiering at the 2012 sundance film festival, simon returns to south africa, which formally ended apartheid in 1994 25 years after gracelands release. Produced for the albums 25th anniversary, this film follows simon on his current tour and travels with him to south africa to revisit the people, places, and music. This is the morning after my watching under african skies, the documentary movie on paul simon and the artists he collaborated with for the graceland record, some of whom were part of the group artists against apartheid. The 108minute film follows the story of paul simons controversial trip into south africa in the midst of apartheid and his making of graceland, which brought global attention to the small nation.
Coming after the failure of singersongwriter paul simons solo album hearts and bones, and the messy breakup with art garfunkel, his 1986 album graceland was the most successful of his career and, to many, the artistic highlight. Under african skies bluray disc, 2012 for sale online. Under african skies makes an effort to make it seem like there is a serious attempt to examine both sides of the controversy surrounding paul simons graceland by saying that there is one. Under african skies tells the story behind the incredible journey, history and evolution of paul simons graceland, and explores the cultural and political climate of south africa 25 years ago. A 2012 documentary film, under african skies, directed by joe berlinger celebrates the 25th anniversary of the albums release, and includes archival footage, interviews, discussion of the controversy associated with the original release, and coverage of an anniversary reunion concert. Under african skies 2012 paul travels back to south africa, his first trip back in 25 years, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the historic graceland album. The subject of apartheid makes it a compelling political drama while rousing concert footage makes it a toetapping musical concert film.
In the documentary under african skies, premiering on sunday at the 2012 sundance film festival, simon returns to south africa which. Paul reunites with the band to give a reunion concert and that present tense thread is used to. Under african skies 2012 directed by joe berlinger. On january 22, 2012, under african skies, the new joe berlingerdirected documentary chronicling the creation and lasting influence of paul simons groundbreaking graceland, will debut at the 2012 sundance film festival, kicking off a years long celebration commemorating the 25th anniversary of simons musical and cultural achievement. Paul reunites with the band to give a reunion concert and that present tense thread is used to tell the story of the turbulent birth of the album. Under african skies is just what a documentary should be. The film follows simon as he returns once again to south africa, and remembers and reconnects with the people, places and music that inspired him many. Paul simon under african skies trailer watch video. With paul simon, maya angelou, okeyerama asante, harry belafonte. Documentaries include under african skies, which follows neil simon s return to south africa 25 years after graceland, and jiro dreams of sushi, the story of the worlds greatest sushi master. But more than that, the film raises the philosophical question of an artist role during political or societal unrest.
Under african skies is a song by the american singersongwriter paul simon. Under african skies is a really great film in which joe berlinger travels back to south africa with paul his first trip back in 25 years, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the historic graceland album. The set includes wild africa volume i, wild africa volume ii, under african skies, and african wildlife. The film is slated for variety of screenings this spring and summer including showings at the full frame documentary film festival, the florida film festival and the riverrun film festival. Paul simons graceland 25th anniversary editions to be. Starring paul simon, quincy jones, ray phiri, and isaac mtshali. It was the fifth and final single from his seventh studio album, graceland 1986.
Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Under african skies travels with paul simon back to south africa 25 years after his first visit, chronicling the creation and lasting influence of. Under african skies is the only music film to win an audience award. Much of the film is made up of reminiscences about the albums. Under african skies the 25th anniversary of paul simon.
In the runup 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. It was the fifth and final single from his seventh studio album, graceland 1986, released on warner bros. Paul simon under african skies trailer watch video the paul. Powered by paul simons brilliance, under african skies is a cultural lightning bolt. The film follows simon as he returns once again to south africa, and remembers and reconnects with the people, places and music that inspired him many years ago. Paul simon returns to south africa to explore the incredible journey of his historic graceland album, including the political.
Simon returns to south africa to reconnect with the people and places that influenced graceland 25 years after its release. In under african skies, the filmmaker joe berlinger recounts the controversy surrounding paul simons album graceland. Powered by paul simons brilliance, under african skies is a cultural. Simon flew over several south african musicians to new york to complete the record. The film, by the codirector of the paradise lost trilogy, does an excellent job of. Under african skies tells the story of paul simons 25year anniversary tour of south africa to commemorate the release of his his album graceland in august of 1986. December 28, 2012 its a blissful film, this work by berlinger and co. For the 25th anniversary of graceland, paul simon returns to south africa. The film follows simon as he returns once again to south africa, and remembers and reconnects with the people, places and music that inspired him many years. It is only from the very fortunate perspective of a postapartheid world that we can return to paul simons graceland and examine the controversy of its creation. Joe berlingers under african skies is a positive breather after the.
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