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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.

Top Cast

  • Lionel Richie

    Lionel Richie

    Self

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Bruce Springsteen

    Self

  • Dionne Warwick

    Dionne Warwick

    Self

  • Kenny Loggins

    Kenny Loggins

    Self

  • Huey Lewis

    Huey Lewis

    Self

  • Cyndi Lauper

    Cyndi Lauper

    Self

  • Sheila E.

    Sheila E.

    Self

  • Smokey Robinson

    Smokey Robinson

    Self

  • Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson

    Self (archive footage)

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.

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Crossfire Hurricane

This film is released as part of the ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the Rolling Stones. It tells the story of the Stones' unparalleled journey from blues obsessed teens in the early 60s to their undisputed status as rock royalty. All of the Stones have been newly interviewed and their words form the narrative arc that links together archive footage of performances, news coverage, and interviews, much of it previously unseen. Taking its title from a lyric in "Jumpin' Jack Flash," this film gives the viewer an intimate insight into exactly what it's like to be part of the Rolling Stones as they overcome denunciation, drugs, dissensions, and death to become the definitive survivors. Over a year in the making and produced with the full cooperation and involvement of the Stones, this film is and will remain the definitive story of the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band

Crossfire Hurricane

7.1 2012