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In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon

In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 2, 2024

Runtime

3h 39m

Genres

Documentary, Music

User Score

80%

Original Title

In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon

Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions, Closer Media, Anonymous Content

Director

Alex Gibney

Description

Chronicles the career of the titular Grammy Award-winning folk-pop singer-songwriter. The documentary also follows Simon’s journey creating his new album, Seven Psalms. The track on the record pose questions about faith and mortality, particularly during the pandemic, and also feature him contending with his hearing loss. Gibney and Simon also journey through a dreamlike world of storytelling that transcends both time and space, as it moves freely between present and past. The movie also offers a unique peek into Simon’s entire career, from Tom & Jerry to Simon & Garfunkel and the triumphs of Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints.