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The Greatest Night in Pop
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The Greatest Night in Pop

(2024)Directed by Bao Nguyen96 min · PG-13Documentary, Music
“The untold story behind "We Are the World."”

On January 28, 1985, dozens of pop's biggest names gathered in a Los Angeles studio for a single night to record a song written by Lionel Richie (Lionel Richie) and Michael Jackson for African famine relief. How did a room full of ego and ambition pull off one perfect take? Bao Nguyen lets the artists themselves describe the alchemy, the arguments, the moment when Bruce Springsteen (Bruce Springsteen) and Dionne Warwick (Dionne Warwick) found their harmony.

Lionel Richieas Self
Bruce Springsteenas Self
Dionne Warwickas Self
Kenny Logginsas Self
Huey Lewisas Self
Cyndi Lauperas Self
Sheila E.as Self
Smokey Robinsonas Self
Michael Jacksonas Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonderas Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jonesas Self (archive footage)
Tina Turneras Self (archive footage)
Paul Simonas Self (archive footage)
Kenny Rogersas Self (archive footage)
James Ingramas Self (archive footage)
Billy Joelas Self (archive footage)
Diana Rossas Self (archive footage)
Willie Nelsonas Self (archive footage)
Al Jarreauas Self (archive footage)
Steve Perryas Self (archive footage)
Daryl Hallas Self (archive footage)
Kim Carnesas Self (archive footage)
Bob Dylanas Self (archive footage)
Ray Charlesas Self (archive footage)