Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World — Season 1, Episode 1: Episode 1

Documentary58 min1 season, 3 episodes6.9/10

Episode synopsis

After watching a BBC report on Ethiopia's 'biblical famine,' Bob Geldof puts a band of rock stars together and records a song that sparks a global response, inspiring millions.

About Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.

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