Critic Shelf
Home
Discover
Sign in
Your rating
Tap a star, half steps count

Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love

Sep 6, 2008 · 1h 42m
No ratings yet
Documentary

PLOT

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.

REVIEWS

View reviews

CAST

Youssou N'Dour
Self
Peter Gabriel
Self
Moustapha Mbaye
Self
Kabou Guèye
Self
Fathi Salama
Self
Directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
57th & Irving Productions, Groovy Griot, Little Monster Films, Oscilloscope
Country
US

SIMILAR TITLES

Farewell, Herr Schwarz
2014
Hitler's Hitparade
2005
Jazz in Love
2013
Le Cinéma de grand-père
1995
You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...
1986
Olympia Part One: Festival of the Nations
1938
Critic Shelf
Rate what you watch, show it on shelves, and compare taste with anyone. Film and TV data from TMDB.
ACCOUNT
Sign in
Create account
Delete account
COMPANY
About
Contact
Privacy
Terms
This product uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.
© 2026 Critic Shelf
WATCH · RATE · COMPARE