Netflix Documentary Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of 'We Are the World'

The film features interviews with artists and uncovers the challenges faced in creating the 1985 charity single that raised over $63 million for African famine relief.

• Netflix's new documentary 'The Greatest Night in Pop' chronicles the making of the 1985 charity single 'We Are the World', featuring interviews with artists involved such as Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, and Cyndi Lauper.
• The documentary reveals the challenges faced in writing the song and gathering all artists in one studio for the recording session.
• The song, co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, was initiated by Harry Belafonte to raise funds for African famine relief.
• 'We Are the World' became a massive hit, reaching No. 1 on charts in several countries, winning four Grammy Awards, and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.
• The song raised over $63 million for the cause, equivalent to over $160 million today.

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