The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Synopsis
There was a time when the biggest names in pop music believed they could change the world for the better. Faced with the intolerance and excesses of the established authorities, music celebrities decided to use their prestige to draw attention to the problems that less favoured people in the world faced. Wembley Stadium, London, 1988: thousands of English people fill one of the most famous football arenas in the world to celebrate an unforgettable pop music festival, with a lofty goal above entertainment - the celebration of the seventieth birthday of African leader Nelson Mandela.
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Harry Belafonte
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Sting
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George Michael
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Al Green
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Tracy Chapman
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Peter Gabriel
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Miriam Makeba
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Hugh Masekela
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Chrissie Hynde
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Steven Van Zandt
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Jerry Dammers
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Whitney Houston
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Chubby Checker
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Stevie Wonder
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Eric Clapton
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Jessye Norman
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Tony Hollingsworth
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David G. Croft, Ken O'Neill, Phil Chilvers
- Original Title
- The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Japan, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Concert Promoters, Elephant House, Marshall Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David G. Croft, Ken O'Neill, Phil Chilvers
Goetz Meyer
Charles Brand, Tisha Fein, Neville Bolt
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brand
Producer
Goetz Meyer
Editor
David G. Croft
Director
Ken O'Neill
Director
Tisha Fein
Producer
Phil Chilvers
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert about?
There was a time when the biggest names in pop music believed they could change the world for the better. Faced with the intolerance and excesses of the established authorities, music celebrities decided to use their prestige to draw attention to the problems that less favoured people in the world faced. Wembley Stadium, London, 1988: thousands of English people fill one of the most famous football arenas in the world to celebrate an unforgettable pop music festival, with a lofty goal above entertainment - the celebration of the seventieth birthday of African leader Nelson Mandela.
Who directed The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert?
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert was directed by David G. Croft, Ken O'Neill, Phil Chilvers.
Who stars in The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert?
The principal cast of The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert includes Harry Belafonte, Sting, George Michael, Al Green, Whoopi Goldberg.
When was The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert released and how long is it?
The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.