The Greatest Night in Pop
“The untold story behind "We Are the World."”
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.
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Bao Nguyen Director · Caleb Heller Cinematographer David Brodie Editor
United States release January 29, 2024 · Produced in United Kingdom, United States · Production MakeMake, MRC
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Dorothy St Pictures
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MakeMake
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MRC
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Republic Pictures
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English
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English
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United States · January 19, 2024
Premiere · Sundance Film Festival
United States · January 29, 2024
Digital · Netflix
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