Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love


1h 42m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour. Youssou has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the musical voice of Africa. Frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith, he composed "Egypt," an album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. It went on t

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Shadow Distribution; Abc Distribution; Cinemien

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

Synopsis

Senegalese pop sensation Youssou Ndour. Youssou has spent the last 20 years in the spotlight as a world-renowned musician and the musical voice of Africa. Frustrated by the negative perception of his Muslim faith, he composed "Egypt," an album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. It went on to be embraced by Western audiences but ignited serious religious controversy in his homeland of Senegal.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Music
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Shadow Distribution; Abc Distribution; Cinemien

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 42m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer June 12, 2009

Released in United States July 3, 2009

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States March 2009

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Face the Music) May 21-June 14, 2009.

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (24 Beats Per Second) March 13-21, 2009.

Released in United States Summer June 12, 2009 (NY)

Released in United States July 3, 2009 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Telluride Film Festival August 29-September 1, 2008.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Face the Music) May 21-June 14, 2009. )

Released in United States March 2009 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (24 Beats Per Second) March 13-21, 2009.)