
Under African Skies
2012, Drama/Documentary, 1h 42m
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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 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… -
[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'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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A harmonious, fair-minded, energetic and enlightening portrait of one masterpiece's moment in time.
May 10, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | 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.
May 10, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
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