Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love (2008)
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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$172,225
$172,225
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$11,278
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Domestic DistributorShadow Distribution
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Domestic Opening$32,598
Earliest Release DateJanuary 15, 2009
(Netherlands)
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Running Time1 hr 42 min
GenresDocumentary
Music
Musical
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Director |
| Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Writer |
| Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi | Producer |
| Martin Davich | Composer |
| James Newton Howard | Composer |
| Hugo Berkeley | Cinematographer |
| Nick Doob | Cinematographer |
| Scott Duncan | Cinematographer |
| Jojo Pennebaker | Cinematographer |
| Jonathan Oppenheim | Editor |
| Fernando Villena | Editor |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Youssou N'Dour | |
| Peter Gabriel | |
| Moustapha Mbaye | |
| Kabou Guèye |
