# The Greatest Night in Pop (2024)

> A nostalgic music documentary revisits the extraordinary night when 1980s pop stars overcame ego and logistics to record a charity anthem for African famine relief.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2976779

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Bao Nguyen
- Cast: Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Sheila E., Smokey Robinson
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30796448/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, inspiring, uplifting, nostalgic viewing, music night

## Synopsis

A historic gathering of music legends unites for a noble cause, creating a timeless anthem.

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