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The Concert for Bangladesh

1972·Movie
1h 43min·G
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic and awe-inspiring

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, pop culture, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing8

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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.
Concert FilmHumanitarian AidClassic RockAll-Star LineupHistorical EventMusical PerformanceCultural SignificancePhilanthropyLive MusicIconic Event

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80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Concert for Bangladesh rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Concert for Bangladesh?

1 h 43 min

The Concert for Bangladesh runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Concert for Bangladesh in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.