The Concert for Bangladesh
All ages

The Concert for Bangladesh

Best from age 8 · G · 1972 · 103 min

The Concert for Bangladesh

A documentary capturing the historic 1971 benefit concert organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar. Top musicians performed at Madison Square Garden to raise awareness and funds for refugees affected by the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

  • Brief, mild discussion of violence and genocide, shown through news footage and descriptions of the refugee crisis.
  • Occasional mild language or references to drug use typical of the era, but not prominent.
  • Some scenes show musicians smoking, common for the time period.

Models well

  • Philanthropy and charity
  • Music as a force for good
  • Global awareness
  • Compassion and empathy

Talk about it after

  • The power of music to unite people and make a difference.
  • The importance of humanitarian aid and helping those in need.
  • Understanding historical events like the Bangladesh Liberation War.
  • The impact of celebrities using their platform for good causes.
Researched and reviewed by our BYU-Pathway team. Your visit helps keep them working.Our mission →

Cast & crew