In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2024)

  • PG
  • 03/17/2024 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 3h 39m

Overview

Chronicles the career of the titular Grammy Award-winning folk-pop singer-songwriter. The documentary also follows Simon’s journey creating his new album, Seven Psalms. The track on the record pose questions about faith and mortality, particularly during the pandemic, and also feature him contending with his hearing loss. Gibney and Simon also journey through a dreamlike world of storytelling that transcends both time and space, as it moves freely between present and past. The movie also offers a unique peek into Simon’s entire career, from Tom & Jerry to Simon & Garfunkel and the triumphs of Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints.

Alex Gibney

Director

Cast

Paul Simon's headshot

Paul Simon

Self
Art Garfunkel's headshot

Art Garfunkel

Self
Wynton Marsalis's headshot

Wynton Marsalis

Self
Lorne Michaels's headshot

Lorne Michaels

Self
Edie Brickell's headshot

Edie Brickell

Self

Recommendations