We Are the World
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March 7, 1985
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Music
Soon after the British group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, musician and activist Harry Belafonte decided to create an American benefit single for African famine relief. With fundraiser Ken Kragen, he enlisted several musicians. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie completed the writing of "We Are the World" the night before the first recording session, on January 21, 1985. The event brought together some of the era's best-known musicians, collectively called U.S.A. For Africa. This is the official film showcasing their performance.
Featured Crew
Tom Trbovich
Director
Michael Jackson
Writer
Lionel Richie
Writer
Cast
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Steve Wonder
Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers