
Paul Simon and Friends | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Seen it?2007 | 110 min | Music, Documentary
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who'll be humming afterwards and people who love a true story told well. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song will honor either a songwriter, interpreter, or singer/songwriter whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting the genre of song as a vehicle of artistic expression and cultural understanding. Paul Simon, one of America's most respected songwriters and musicians, was the recipient of the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Named in honor of the legendary George and Ira Gershwin, the award recognizes the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world's culture.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Linda Mendoza
- Paul SimonSelf
- Art GarfunkelSelf
- Charles GrodinSelf
- Marc AnthonySelf
- Shawn ColvinSelf
- Yolanda AdamsSelf
- Bob CostasSelf
- Jessy DixonSelf
- Lyle LovettSelf
- James TaylorSelf

