The Greatest Night in Pop(2024)
“The untold story behind "We Are the World."”
Overview
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.
Director
Bao Nguyen
Studio
Dorothy St Pictures
Cast
Lionel Richie
as Self
Bruce Springsteen
as Self
Dionne Warwick
as Self
Kenny Loggins
as Self
Huey Lewis
as Self
Cyndi Lauper
as Self
Sheila E.
as Self
Smokey Robinson
as Self
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Stevie Wonder
as Self (archive footage)
Quincy Jones
as Self (archive footage)
Tina Turner
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2024
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Production Companies
Dorothy St Pictures • MakeMake • MRC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Greatest Night in Pop?▼
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What is The Greatest Night in Pop about?▼
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.
Who directed The Greatest Night in Pop?▼
The Greatest Night in Pop was directed by Bao Nguyen and released in 2024. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is The Greatest Night in Pop?▼
The Greatest Night in Pop has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in The Greatest Night in Pop?▼
The cast of The Greatest Night in Pop includes Lionel Richie as Self, Bruce Springsteen as Self, Dionne Warwick as Self, Kenny Loggins as Self, Huey Lewis as Self and more.
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