The highly-acclaimed documentary film "Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love" opens in Los Angeles and Irvine. It runs Friday, July 3 through Thursday, July 9 at the Laemmle's Sunset 5 theater in LA and in Irvine at Edwards University Town Center 6.
Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love
102 minutes, documentary, musical
Friday, July 3 through Thursday, July 9
Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: 323-848-3500
http://www.laemmle.com/
Show times: 1:30, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45pm
Q&A Sessions with director/producer Chai Vasarhelyi:
According to the Laemmle’s website, Chai Vasarhelyi, will do Q&A at Laemmle's Sunset 5 on:
Tickets: $10.00
Location: The Theatre is on the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights on the South side next to the Virgin Megastore.
Parking Info: Underground parking is available at the 8000 Sunset Complex. Three hours of parking is free with a validation from the theatre (ticket purchase required).
Film Summary:
A music-infused cinematic journey about the power of one man’s voice to inspire change. Youssou N'Dour is the highest selling African artist of all time and has collaborated with musical superstars Bono, Neneh Cherry and Peter Gabriel. At home in Senegal, the Grammy-award winning artist is an inspiration for generations. The film—which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in September and has won Audience and other Awards throughout the world— chronicles N'Dour, a Sufi Muslim, as he releases a deeply personal and religious album called Egypt in the hope of promoting a tolerant face of Islam. Director Chai Vasarhelyi follows N'Dour for over two years – filming in Africa, Europe, and America – to tell the story of how he faces these challenges and eventually wins over audiences both at home and abroad.
Film Trailer:
Along with his music, Youssou is known for his humanitarian work and his businesses. Youssou has his own charity, the Youssou N’Dour Foundation, he’s an ambassador for UNICEF, he’s on the ONE campaign policy advisory board, and through his organization and others, he has assisted in the fight against malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and poverty in Africa. For more info, click on the website and then click on About the Film and then on About Youssou.
Other showings/opening dates – check local listings to confirm dates, check times, ticket prices:
Info below from Anne Broecker, Groovy Griot, the I Bring What I Love Outreach Manager - anne@ibringwhatilove.com:
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Date: Thursday, July 09, 2009
Time:
Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA United States
Cost: $10.00
Laemmle's Sunset 5 Tel: 323-848-3500
www.laemmle.com/
Sponsor(s): Laemmle's Sunset 5 and Edwards University Town Center 6. Information is posted for informational purposes only and does not reflect opinions of or endorsements by African Studies personnel.
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