Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
The day the music changed the world
Director: Kenneth Shapiro, Vincent Scarza
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Live Aid is a 1985 music and documentary movie from the United Kingdom directed by Kenneth Shapiro and Vincent Scarza, starring Bob Dylan, B.B. King and Cher. It was released on July 13, 1985. The running time is 16 h 24 min, in English. Audiences rate it 7.8/10 from 56 votes — well received.
“The day the music changed the world”
Live Aid was released on July 13, 1985.
Live Aid was directed by Kenneth Shapiro and Vincent Scarza.
The main cast includes Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Cher, David Bowie and Paul McCartney.
Live Aid runs 16 h 24 min.
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It holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 56 ratings, so fans of music and documentary titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
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