| Description |
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, aspect ratio: 1.78:1; Dolby Digital 5.1 or stereo. |
| Performer |
Youssou N'Dour, vocals ; with Peter Gabriel, Fathi Salama, and Kabou Gueye. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Scott Duncan, Nick Doob, Jojo Pennebaker, Hugo Berkeley ; editors, Jonathan Oppenheim, Fernando Villena ; orginal score, Martin Davich and James Newton Howard. |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 2008 production. |
| Audience |
Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief smoking. |
| Summary |
Director Chai Vasarhelyi follows N'Dour over two years, filming in Africa, Europe, and America to tell the story of how he faces challenges and eventually wins over audiences both at home and abroad. Includes images of Senegal's sacred Muslim rituals, vibrant concert performances, and intimate access to N'Dour and his family. |
| Note |
Bonus features: rehearsal for first live performance of Egypt; "Ansak": homage to Umm Kulthum; "Birima" performance; a visit with Wyclef Jean; recording "The messenger" with Griot singer Moustapha Mbaye; Oxfam photo shoot. |
| Language |
In English, Arabic, French, and Wolof with optional English subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
N'Dour, Youssou.
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Singers -- Senegal -- Biography.
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Popular music -- Senegal.
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Afrobeat.
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World music.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Concert films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
N'Dour, Youssou. Performer.
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Vasarhelyi, Elizabeth Chai. Director. Producer.
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Gabriel, Peter, 1950- Performer.
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Salama, Fathy. Performer.
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Guèye, Kabou. Performer.
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Groovy Griot (Firm)
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57th & Irving Productions.
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Oscilloscope Pictures.
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| Added Title |
I bring what I love |
| Standard No. |
896602002203 |
| Music No. |
OSC-20 Oscilloscope Pictures |
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