We Are the World – the Story behind the Song

Product Description

A dream that became a song… an event… and a worldwide movement! See the making of a milestone as 45 of the biggest names in American popular music combine to record a song to help alleviate the suffering of starving millions in Africa and America. Actors: Al Jarreau, Anita Pointer, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, and many more. Special Features: New 10th Anniversary Special, “One Song, Many Hands”; Karaoke Track; “American Music Awards” Performance; Live Aid Concert Performance; GRAMMY) Awards Clips Full frame format. Language: English Year: 1985 Runtime: 120 minutes

Review

The program takes a closer look at the huge event behind the recording of the USA for Africa’s song and clip ”We Are the World”, a massive concentration of influential artists of the period who joined forces to produce a great effort to combat the famine in Africa during the 1980’s. Jane Fonda hosts the documentary, which follows the rehearsals for the song, the interaction between the artists and how their collaboration was put together.

Rodrigo Amaro –imdb