Paul Simon: Under African Skies(2012)

Paul Simon: Under African Skies is a documentary that revisits the making of the landmark 1986 album Graceland, recorded in South Africa during the height of apartheid. Director Joe Berlinger traces Simon's return to the country on the album's 25th anniversary, examining the fierce controversy that erupted when Simon chose to record there despite the UN cultural boycott aimed at ending the regime. The film features reflections from Quincy Jones, Peter Gabriel, David Byrne, Harry Belafonte, and Paul McCartney as they discuss the decision to collaborate with South African musicians and the album's lasting cultural impact. Graceland became a global phenomenon, introducing world music to mainstream audiences and producing enduring hits like "You Can Call Me Al." The documentary balances the album's artistic triumph against the political firestorm it ignited, exploring whether art and activism can coexist.

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