The Greatest Night in Pop
“The untold story behind "We Are the World."”
Synopsis
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-09
Top Cast
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Lionel Richie
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Dionne Warwick
Self
Kenny Loggins
Self
Huey Lewis
Self
Cyndi Lauper
Self
Sheila E.
Self
Smokey Robinson
Self
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
Self (archive footage)
Tina Turner
Self (archive footage)
Paul Simon
Self (archive footage)
Kenny Rogers
Self (archive footage)
James Ingram
Self (archive footage)
Billy Joel
Self (archive footage)
Diana Ross
Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelson
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 29, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bao Nguyen
- Original Title
- The Greatest Night in Pop
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Dorothy St Pictures, MakeMake, MRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bao Nguyen
Caleb Heller
Nic Zimmermann, Will Znidaric, David Brodie
Julia Nottingham, Lionel Richie, Bruce Eskowitz, Harriet Sternberg, George Hencken
Department Leadership Roster
Bao Nguyen
Director
Julia Nottingham
Producer
Lionel Richie
Producer
Bruce Eskowitz
Producer
Harriet Sternberg
Producer
George Hencken
Producer
Nic Zimmermann
Editor
Will Znidaric
Editor
David Brodie
Editor
Caleb Heller
Director of Photography
Larry Klein
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Greatest Night in Pop
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What is The Greatest Night in Pop about?
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This documentary goes behind the scenes of the historic event.
Who directed The Greatest Night in Pop?
The Greatest Night in Pop was directed by Bao Nguyen.
Who stars in The Greatest Night in Pop?
The principal cast of The Greatest Night in Pop includes Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis.
When was The Greatest Night in Pop released and how long is it?
The Greatest Night in Pop was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Greatest Night in Pop?
The Greatest Night in Pop holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).