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Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time

  • Episode aired Mar 14, 1993
  • TV-14
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Paul Simon: Born at the Right Time (1993)
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In the 1960's, Paul Simon's moving lyric "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was an anthem for a generation. With Art Garfunkel he made moving testaments to the times, fusing folk and rock music.In the 1960's, Paul Simon's moving lyric "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was an anthem for a generation. With Art Garfunkel he made moving testaments to the times, fusing folk and rock music.In the 1960's, Paul Simon's moving lyric "Bridge Over Troubled Water" was an anthem for a generation. With Art Garfunkel he made moving testaments to the times, fusing folk and rock music.

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    • Paul Simon
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    • Miriam Makeba
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      • Miriam Makeba
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    An impressive view on the career of a musician

    This movie gives a very good look at the 30 decades of music of Paul Simon. Great interviews with Simon himself, but also with people who have/have had great influence on his career (Art Garfunkel, Joseph Shabalala, close family). Besides that, good concert registrations and a very good story line. The right pictures with the right texts at the right time make this an interesting film, not only for big fan's, but for everyone who knows his music and likes it. By watching this movie you learn more about the person behind the music and with that about the person himself. This results in (even) more appreciation for his music.

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      • March 14, 1993 (United States)
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