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Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

2008-09-06
8
en 102m
Documentary
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.

Director

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Co-Producer

Gwyn Welles

Original Music Composer

Martin Davich

Producer

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

Executive Producer

Miklos C. Vasarhelyi

Writer

Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

woman director

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America
  • France
  • Egypt
  • Senegal

Companies

  • 57th & Irving Productions
  • Groovy Griot
  • Little Monster Films
  • Oscilloscope

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