The Concert for Bangladesh
1972 • 103 min • Music · Documentary
Synopsis
A film about the first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise relief funds for the poor of Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on Sunday, 1 August 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City, to raise international awareness of, and fund relief for refugees from East Pakistan, following the Bangladesh Liberation War-related genocide.
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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.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 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.
What it 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.
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Top billed cast
Director: Saul Swimmer
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIn 1971, George Harrison and Friends staged one of the first benefit concerts ever at Madison Square Garden. The concert alone raised almost a quarter of a million dollars to combat poverty and starvation in Bangladesh, and the ensuing live album also generated funds. The concert was filmed, blown up to 70mm and shown in stereo, also contributing to the cause. George Harrison had some very highly regarded friends.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.9/10 (26)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0158560
