We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)

01/28/1985 (US) • Music, Documentary • 52m

Overview

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)

01/28/1985 (US) • 52m

Music, Documentary

Overview

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

Top Billed Cast

Jane Fonda

Self - Host

Quincy Jones

Self

Bob Dylan

Self

Lionel Richie

Self

Dan Aykroyd

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Michael Jackson

Self

Stevie Wonder

Self

Ray Charles

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

charity

behind the scenes

singing

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