We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jane Fonda Self - Host

Quincy Jones Self

Bob Dylan Self

Lionel Richie Self

Dan Aykroyd Self