The Greatest Night in Popdive deep into the 1985 recording that produced “We Are the World,” is nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction — and Lionel Richie is celebrating the achievement.
“I'm still amazed at what we accomplished in 1985 and I'm even more amazed after the Emmy nomination for 'The Greatest Night In Pop,'” the icon wrote. “It was an absolute joy to be able to bring this moment in history to life alongside @netflix. A big thank you and congratulations to all the artists and participants for making 'We Are The World' happen and thanks to @televisionacad for recognizing our documentary.”
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The documentary follows the group of 45 all-star musicians – including Richie – who came together on January 25, 1985, as they “kicked their egos at the door and recorded a song to benefit African famine relief that would change the history of global pop culture. “, says the film's official synopsis. The Greatest Night in Pop included never-before-seen footage of the song's planning and writing process, as well as Henson Studios where the track was recorded.
The film is also available for directing for a documentary/non-fiction program and for sound editing for a non-fiction or reality program.
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