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Movie poster: The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
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The Concert for Bangladesh

1972 · 103 min Music Documentary
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

Ringo Starr raises a finger, the signal to begin. George Harrison walks onto the stage of Madison Square Garden, followed by Ravi Shankar and his ensemble. This is not merely a concert, but a desperate cry for help, born from the horror Harrison witnessed on the news. The sound of the sitar intertwines with electric guitar, a horn section, and a choir, as Bob Dylan, emerging unexpectedly from the shadows, picks up his guitar. Every chord, every smile directed at the audience, transforms into a humanitarian mission, where music becomes a bridge between continents and a language of compassion.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1972
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Music, Documentary
Director Saul Swimmer
Runtime 103 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.8/10 (22 votes)

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The film captures the moment rock 'n' roll first realized its political and philanthropic power. It is not just a recording of a performance, but a document of an era where the sincerity of the gesture matters more than the perfect shot.

What lingers after viewing is the profound sense that art can change the world not in theory, but in practice. The raw, unvarnished emotion of the event transcends its time. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Saul Swimmer

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