The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens | imagine…

Duration: 52'08''

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Alan Yentob presents a documentary telling the story of Yusuf Islam, the 70s singer/songwriter named Cat Stevens who converted to Islam after a search for a deeper meaning to life.

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