In 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.…
The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
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.
Top Cast
Eric Clapton
Self
Bob Dylan
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Leon Russell
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Billy Preston
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George Harrison
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Ravi Shankar
Self
Ringo Starr
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Klaus Voormann
Self
Claudia Lennear
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What is The Concert for Bangladesh about?
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…
When was The Concert for Bangladesh released?
The Concert for Bangladesh was released in 1972.
What genres does The Concert for Bangladesh belong to?
The Concert for Bangladesh is categorised as Music, Documentary.
Who stars in The Concert for Bangladesh?
The cast of The Concert for Bangladesh includes Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, George Harrison.