We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song(1985)
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song Synopsis
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.
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) is a music and documentary film directed by Tom Trbovich, released on January 28, 1985 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Jane Fonda, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan and Lionel Richie. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Trbovich
- Writers:
- Mikal Gilmore
- Production:
- Ken Kragen Productions, Golin-Malley Productions
- Status:
- Released
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song before you stream it.
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Fonda
as Self - Host
Quincy Jones
as Self
Bob Dylan
as Self
Lionel Richie
as Self
Dan Aykroyd
as Self
Bruce Springsteen
as Self
Michael Jackson
as Self
Stevie Wonder
as Self
Ray Charles
as Self
Paul Simon
as Self
Kenny Rogers
as Self
James Ingram
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tom Trbovich, written by Mikal Gilmore.
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song online?
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?
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The main cast of We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) includes Jane Fonda, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie and Dan Aykroyd. The film was directed by Tom Trbovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song released?
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song was released on January 28, 1985 and runs for 52m.
Is We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song worth watching?
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song?
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