Live 8

Live 8

7.2

Nov 07 2005

9h 0m

Music, Documentary

On 2 July 2005 an estimated 3 billion people came together in the fight against extreme poverty. LIVE 8 - 10 concerts featuring over 1000 musicians from across the globe - asked people not for their money, but for their voice.

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Self

Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft

Self

Elton John

Elton John

Self

Pete Doherty

Pete Doherty

Self

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