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'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video
'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video

'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - The Story Of The Official Band Aid Video

This video features the cream of pop music talent, performing free to help the victims of the famine in Ethiopia. Buy this video and save lives.

Genres

Documentary

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A 30-minute video featuring documentary footage shot at the November 1984 recording session of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. It includes interviews with the charity supergroup's recording artists and musicians, as well as the completed promotional video.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 December 1984

Country

Cast

George Michael

George Michael

Self

Boy George

Boy George

Self

Bono

Bono

Self

Jon Moss

Jon Moss

Self

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Self

Adam Clayton

Adam Clayton

Self

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

Self

Sting

Sting

Self

Tony Hadley

Tony Hadley

Self

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