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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

Jan 28, 1985 · 52m
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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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CAST

Jane Fonda
Self - Host
Quincy Jones
Self
Bob Dylan
Self
Lionel Richie
Self
Dan Aykroyd
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Michael Jackson
Self
Stevie Wonder
Self
Directed by Tom Trbovich

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Ken Kragen Productions, Golin-Malley Productions
Country
US

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