Youssou Ndour: I Bring What I Love is a
music-infused cinematic journey about the
power of one man’s voice to inspire change.
One of Time magazine’s 100 most influential
people in the world and called “the rare
rock star whose music matters,” Senegalese
singer Youssou Ndour is beloved
internationally and at home. In 2005, the
Grammy-winning artist defied expectations
and produced his most personal album, Egypt,
presenting his Islamic faith as a peaceable
and tolerant religion. While the record
received international acclaim, it was
denounced as blasphemy in his native
Senegal.
Director Chai Vasarhelyi follows Ndour 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.
