The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
Synopsis
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, Joel Gray, Kc & the Sunshine Band, Eartha Kitt, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah and more?
Top Cast
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Laurie Anderson
Self
Afrika Bambaataa
Self
Stephen Bishop
Self
Jackson Browne
Self
Bebe Buell
Self
Macaulay Culkin
Self
E. G. Daily
Self
Roberta Flack
Self
Gina Gershon
Self
Joel Grey
Self
David Hasselhoff
Self
Milla Jovovich
Self
Angélique Kidjo
Self
Eartha Kitt
Self
Patti LaBelle
Self
Spike Lee
Self
Jesse L. Martin
Self
John McEnroe
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival Premiere. Exact date unknown.
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Schechter
- Original Title
- The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Schechter
Kim Connell, Kozo Okumura
Kelly Sheehan
Department Leadership Roster
Kelly Sheehan
Producer
Danny Schechter
Director
Kim Connell
Editor
Kozo Okumura
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
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What is The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' about?
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor Dayne, Carmen Electra, Faith Evans, Roberta Flack, Joel Gray, Kc & the Sunshine Band, Eartha Kitt, Patti Labelle, Queen Latifah and more?
Who directed The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'?
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' was directed by Danny Schechter.
Who stars in The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'?
The principal cast of The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' includes Laurie Anderson, Afrika Bambaataa, Stephen Bishop, Jackson Browne, Bebe Buell.
When was The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' released and how long is it?
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.