We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
Synopsis
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.
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U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World (Official Video)
Type: Clip • Published 2010-04-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Trbovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikal Gilmore
- Original Title
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Ken Kragen Productions, Golin-Malley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Trbovich
Mikal Gilmore
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Tom Trbovich
Director
Mikal Gilmore
Writer
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What is We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song about?
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.
Who directed We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song was directed by Tom Trbovich.
Who stars in We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?
The principal cast of We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song includes Jane Fonda, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Dan Aykroyd.
When was We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song released and how long is it?
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 52m.