The Greatest Night in Pop
The untold story behind "We Are the World."
7.9
310 votes
2024
1h 36m
Documentary
Music
Overview
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.
Directed by Bao Nguyen
Top cast
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)
Al Jarreau
Self (archive footage)
Steve Perry
Self (archive footage)Details
Status
Released
Release date
January 19, 2024
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
English
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