We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song

This music documentary examines the creation of the single We Are the World. It details how songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, along with producer Quincy Jones, recruited various top American musicians to volunteer for the project. The film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the songwriting process and the lengthy recording session required to complete the song.

Directed by Tom Trbovich and written by Mikal Gilmore, the film was produced in the United States by Ken Kragen Productions and Golin-Malley Productions. The production features Jane Fonda as the host, while the credited cast includes 48 individuals, including Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Lionel Richie, Dan Aykroyd, and Bruce Springsteen appearing as themselves.

The film has a runtime of 52 minutes and was released in January 1985. It has received a positive reception from viewers on TMDB, where it holds a rating of 8.4/10 based on 16 votes.