Live Aid
"The day the music changed the world"
Originally released in 1985. Live Aid is a music/documentary film. directed by Kenneth Shapiro. With a runtime of 16h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
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...!"
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 13, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
16h 0m
960 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (51 votes)
Box Office
$150M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $150,000,000
Production Companies
- BBC
- MTV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Aid 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 li...
Who directed Live Aid?
Live Aid was directed by Kenneth Shapiro.
How long is Live Aid?
Live Aid has a runtime of 16 hours and 0 minutes (960 minutes total).
When was Live Aid released?
Live Aid was released on July 13, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Live Aid?
The main cast of Live Aid includes Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Cher, David Bowie, Paul McCartney.