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Live Aid

0198516h 24mKenneth Shapiro,Vincent Scarza
IMDb 8.5

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"The day the music changed the world"

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...!"

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Frequently asked questions

What is Live Aid (1985) about?

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…

Who stars in Live Aid?

Live Aid stars Bob Dylan (Self), B.B. King (Self), Cher (Self), David Bowie (Self), Paul McCartney (Self). The film was directed by Kenneth Shapiro.

How long is Live Aid?

Live Aid has a runtime of 16 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated 0.

Is Live Aid worth watching?

Live Aid holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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