In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon

Release date: 2024-08-02
Runtime: 219
Country: United States of America

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.

Director: Alex Gibney

Genre: Documentary, Music

Cast: Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Wynton Marsalis, Lorne Michaels, Edie Brickell