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

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.

Released

2024-08-02

Genres

Documentary, Music

Runtime

219 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Alex Gibney

TMDB rating

6.6/10 from 11 votes