Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
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.
- Overview
- Cast
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Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 6, 2008
Runtime
1h 42m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
80%
Original Title
Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
Production Companies
57th & Irving Productions, Groovy Griot, Little Monster Films, Oscilloscope
Director
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
Description
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.
