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

DocumentaryMusic
219 min

Plot Summary

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.

Why this could be the movie

  • Plot hook: Chronicles the career of the titular Grammy Award-winning folk-pop singer-songwriter.
  • Genre cues: Documentary, Music
  • Director clue: Alex Gibney
  • Lead cast: Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel

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DocumentaryMusicAlex GibneyPaul SimonArt Garfunkel2024

Director

Alex Gibney

Top Cast

Paul SimonArt GarfunkelWynton MarsalisLorne MichaelsEdie Brickell

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