We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985 | 52m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Tom Trbovich |
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| Writer: | Mikal Gilmore |
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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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 28, 1985 |
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| Director: | Tom Trbovich |
| Writer: | Mikal Gilmore |
| Genres: | Documentary, Music |
| Keywords | charity, behind the scenes, singing |
| Production Companies | Ken Kragen Productions, Golin-Malley Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 04, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Job |
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| Tom Trbovich | Director |
| Mikal Gilmore | Writer |
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