The Concert for Bangladesh Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Organized by George Harrison after close friend Ravi Shankar alerted him to the plight of refugees seeking independence from Pakistan, this 1971 concert offers performances by both Harrison and Shankar in addition to featuring such legendary recording artists as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr. Songs performed in this Madison Square Garden mega-concert include "Blowin' in the Wind", "&Here Comes the Sun" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps". - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
DVD Release Date:
07/24/2001
Run Time:
95 min.
Production Co.:
20th Century Fox, United States Committee for UNICEF
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Tone:
Earnest, Passionate, Rousing, Stirring
Keywords:
Bangladesh, Third-World, all-star, benefit [event], concert, music, performer, refugee, rock-band, rock-music
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
