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2008-09-06
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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Released
2008-09-06
Runtime
102
Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Documentary
Language
English
Production
57th & Irving Productions
Groovy Griot
Little Monster Films
Oscilloscope