The concert for Bangla Desh /

This was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause - setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert helped to generate millions of dollars for UNI...

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Corporate Authors: Hollywood Horns (Musical group), Apple Films (Westminster, Calif.), Rhino Entertainment Company
Other Authors: Harrison, George, 1943-2001, Clapton, Eric, Dylan, Bob, 1941-, Preston, Billy, Russell, Leon, Starr, Ringo, Shankar, Ravi, 1920-2012, Khan, Ali Akbar, 1922-2009, Alla Rakha, Cakrabartī, Kamala, 1946-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:In English with optional English, Spanish, Portuguese, or French subtitles.
Published: Hollywood, Calif. : Apple Films : Rhino, [2005]
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Summary:This was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause - setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert helped to generate millions of dollars for UNICAF and raised awareness for the organization around the world.
Item Description:Disc one contains the original concert footage; disc two contains special features.
Bonus features: previously unseen performances from the rehearsals, sound check and afternoon show (If not for you -- Come on in my kitchen -- Love minus zero -- No limit) ; the making of the film; the making of the album; the original artwork; recollections of August 1, 1971; Take a bow; liner notes with credits, notes by Ravi Shankar and Charles Lyons, photographs, and quotes from participants.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Format:DVD, region 1, DTS 5.1, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby digital stereo, full screen.
Audience:MPAA rating: Not rated.
Production Credits:Disc one: director, Saul Swimmer ; producers, George Harrison and Allen Klein. Disc two: director/editor, Claire Ferguson ; producers, Olivia Harrison, Jonathan Clyde and Jo Human.