We are the World - The Story Behind the Song

We are the World - The Story Behind the Song Description INCLUDES NEVER BEFORE SEEN FOOTAGE!Sales of this DVD benefit USA For Africa.In a little more than 30 years, ''USA for Africa'' has raised more than $100,000,000 to help alleviate poverty in Africa and in the United States. In 1985, the music industry and the world came together in an unprecedented outpouring of generosity in response to the tragic famine wreaking havoc in Africa at the time. The biggest names in music checked their egos at the door to create what was and still is a worldwide phenomenon. The recording of the original We Are The World sold more than 7 million records worldwide. The worldwide sale of that record generated more than $60 million which has been used to assist Africa and Africans affected by the famine and other critical issues since 1985. The song became and remains the people's anthem and continues to be revered and loved globally. (Harry Bellafonte) A dream that became a song, an event, and a worldwide movement! See the making of a miracle as 45 of the biggest names in American popular music combine to record a song to help alleviate the suffering of starving millions in Africa and America. Narrated by Jane Fonda, this program provides a behind-the-scenes look at the night of January 28, 1985, to provide more than a moving collection of words, pictures and music; it's a living piece of history. Participants included: Jane Fonda Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Kim Carnes Ray Charles Bob Dylan Sheila E. Bob Geldof Daryl Hall James Ingram Michael Jackson Al Jarreau Billy Joel Louis Johnson Quincy Jones Cyndi Lauper Huey Lewis Kenny Loggins Bette Midler Willie Nelson Steve Perry Greg Phillinganes Lionel Richie John Robinson Smokey Robinson Kenny Rogers Diana Ross Paul Simon Bruce Springsteen Tina Turner Dionne Warwick Stevie Wonder Behind the scenes included: Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Dan Hill Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Huey Lewis & The News John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Anita Pointer June Pointer Ruth Pointer Review The program takes a closer look at the huge event behind the recording of the USA for Africa's song and clip ''We Are the World'', a massive concentration of influential artists of the period who joined forces to produce a great effort to combat the famine in Africa during the 1980's. Jane Fonda hosts the documentary, which follows the rehearsals for the song, the interaction between the artists and how their collaboration was put together. Rodrigo Amaro --imdb Features: Product Details: Actors: Jane Fonda, Michael Jackson, Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte;Kim Carnes;Ray Charles;Bob Dylan;, Sheila E.;Bob Geldof;Daryl Hall;James Ingram;Directors: Tom TrbovichFormat: Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Special EditionLanguage: EnglishRegion: All RegionsAspect Ratio: 1.33:1Number of discs: 2Rated: NR Not RatedStudio: USA For AfricaDVD Release Date: February 1, 2005 Payment We accept Paypal payments only. Sales tax may be applied to your purchase as we possess sales tax certificates for all states we collect sales tax in. If your state is one that we charge sales tax in, you will see the sales tax charge at time of checkout before you submit payment. Delivery Expedited shipping is free. Handling time on our orders is normally between 1-2 business days. Your order should reach you within 1-3 business days. We do not ship to AK, HI, PO boxes, or APO addresses. We're not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We only ship to the confirmed Paypal address. We don't accept requests to change shipping addresses post purchase. We do not ship to AK, HI, PO boxes, or APO addresses. We are not responsible for any incorrect or undeliverable addresses. We only ship to the confirmed Paypal address. Please note that manufactures update their packaging from time to time and that the packaging images shown in our product may vary from what you ultimately receive however be assured you are receiving the identical contents you ordered. Return Policy You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a refund, and a restocking fee may apply. Return shipping fees are not refundable. Message us for return instructions if you have questions. Support & Feedback We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please contact us and we will work with you to resolve it to your satisfaction. Contact us via eCRATER messaging and we will respond within 1 business day. Our office hours are 8AM-4PM PST Monday-Friday. We thank you for your business!