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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. May 11, 2012 | Rating: A- | Full Review…
The result is doubly satisfying: We get not only a trenchant political drama but a bang-up concert film as well.
Peter Rainer
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. May 10, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
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
[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. May 10, 2012 | Rating: 4/5
[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
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. May 10, 2012
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
A harmonious, fair-minded, energetic and enlightening portrait of one masterpiece's moment in time. May 10, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
A harmonious, fair-minded, energetic and enlightening portrait of one masterpiece's moment in time.
Joe Neumaier
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. May 10, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
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
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. Apr 3, 2013 | Full Review…
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
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. Dec 28, 2012 | Rating: A | Full Review…
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
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. Nov 16, 2012 | Full Review…
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
Under African Skies takes what could have been a puff piece glossing over the protestations related to Graceland and teaches the controversy. Aug 17, 2012 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Under African Skies takes what could have been a puff piece glossing over the protestations related to Graceland and teaches the controversy.
Mark Pfeiffer
It does lightly suggest scintillating questions about the responsibility artists have in reflecting current political moments in their music. May 6, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
It does lightly suggest scintillating questions about the responsibility artists have in reflecting current political moments in their music.
Kenji Fujishima
Berlinger's doc expertly captures the debate of the time and where it's at now, 25 years later. Mar 18, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Berlinger's doc expertly captures the debate of the time and where it's at now, 25 years later.
Christopher Campbell
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