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Paul Simon's Graceland Sparks Film Drama
23 Apr
Summary
- Bill Condon to direct film on Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba.
- The movie explores the Graceland album's cultural boycott controversy.
- Studiocanal finances and will distribute the film internationally.
Director Bill Condon is set to helm 'The Road Home,' a film originating from a screenplay by Michael Bronner, inspired by a story co-written with Zakes Mda. The narrative centers on South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela and vocalist Miriam Makeba during the anti-apartheid era.
The movie will explore the controversy surrounding Paul Simon's 'Graceland' album, which led to accusations of violating a cultural boycott. Masekela, exiled from South Africa, finds himself torn between his mentor's stance and his belief in music's power.
