Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love
2008
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
Youssou N'Dour
Self
Peter Gabriel
Self
Moustapha Mbaye
Self
Kabou Guèye
Self
Fathi Salama
Self
Directors
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
