Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the iconic representative “voice of Africa.” At the height of his career, Youssou became frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith and composed Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. The album’s brave musical message was wholeheartedly embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal. The film chronicles the difficult journey Youssou must undertake to assume his true calling. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 6.6/10 | |
Released: | April 14, 2010 | |
Runtime: | 102 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Music Musical | |
Countries: | Egypt France Senegal United States | |
Companies: | 57th & Irving Productions Groovy Griot Little Monster Films | |
Cast: | Peter Gabriel Moustapha Mbaye Youssou N'Dour | |
Crew: | Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | |
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