Reviews

• The result is doubly satisfying: We get not only a trenchant political drama but a bang-up concert film as well.

  Peter Rainer - Christian Science Monitor
  
  11 May 2013

• The film skillfully interweaves several strands to tell a true story with a happy ending.

  Stephen Holden - The New York Times
  
  11 May 2013

• Powered by 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 - Rolling Stone
  
  11 May 2013

• A pure-bliss celebration of Paul Simon's landmark album Graceland coupled with an interesting if not unbiased look at the controversy surrounding its release.

  John DeFore - The Hollywood Reporter
  
  11 May 2013

• Under African Skies is appreciably smarter than most celebrity musician documentaries.

  Rob Nelson - Variety
  
  11 May 2013