Two others that I can recommend are: Anvil! The Story of Anvil (now out on dvd) and It Might Get Loud. It's been a very good year for music documentaries. It's definitely worth seeing on a big screen because a lot of it is shot in Africa and it's great to be able to absorb it all at the theatrical scale. ![]() ![]() His personal charisma is quite engaging, as is his amazing music. But the upside is, even if this is the first time you've ever heard of Youssou, you will enjoy this film. Structurally, the film is not perfect, the filmmaker clearly had to include enough back-story to engage the uninitiated. I have been a fan of Youssou N'Dour's for 25 years or so, but after watching this film I realized how little I really knew about him and his music. It's no understatement to say that during that journey, he risks all that really matters to him to spread the message. This film explores someone who knows exactly who they are are (in a profound sense), what they believe and their journey to give voice to that experience. ![]() I recommend also staying for that she is an extremely bright and engaging person. There will be a discussion afterwards with the Director, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. If you're in L.A., I highly recommend getting to the FREE screening of Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Loveon November 17.
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