We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

28/1/1985 0h 52m 8.5/10

Overview

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.

Director

Tom Trbovich

Top Billed Cast

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Self

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Self - Host

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Self

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Self

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