The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family' (2002)

11 days after September 11th, the legendary music producer Nile Rodgers reached out to 200 artists, athletes, celebrities, police officers, emergency workers and victims' families to remake the classic hit song in a dramatic call for healing.

Cast and Crew:

Director(s):

Danny Schechter

Writer(s):

N/A

Starring:

Afrika Bambaataa, Aida Turturro, Akissa A. Mendez, Alexander Jones, Alfred Nevarez, Alia M. Davis, Amber, Anan Jujare, Ananda Lewis, Angela Ammons, Angélique Kidjo, Angie Stone, Anita Pointer, Annabelle Jones, Anthony Silva, Ms. Attallah Shabazz, Audra Lomax, Bebe Buell, Bernadette Peters, Big Guess, Big Syke, Bill Sims Jr., Black Child, Bless, Bonnie Pointer, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Bryan Chan, Bubble Share Ross, Calvin Richardson, Carl Thomas, Carmen Electra, Catherine Hickland, Chante Moore, Cheb Mami, Coco, Corey Williams, Cynthia Garrett, Danny Boy O'Connor, Darius Rucker, David Camary, Dr. David Goldschmitt, David Hasselhoff, Debbie Sledge, Deborah Gibson, Deleon Richards Sheffield, Dellous Kennedy, Deniece Williams, Denise Rich, Desiree Coleman-Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Donna D'Cruz, E.G. Daily, Eartha Kitt, Ed Cherney, Edith Lutnick, Ella Silverman, Elton Brand, Erika Slezak, Ernie Lake, Faith Evans, Felipe Rose, Fonzi Thornton, Francesco Clemente, Fred Schneider, Gary Sheffield, Gerardo Velez, Gigi Gaston, Gin Gator, Gina Belafonte, Gina Gershon, Harry Wayne Casey, Hen-Lee, Hillary B. Smith, Howard Bimgham, Iyanla Van Zant,

Laurie Anderson, Stephen Bishop, Jackson Browne, Macaulay Culkin, Roberta Flack, Joel Grey, , Milla Jovovich, Patti LaBelle, Spike Lee, Jesse L. Martin, John McEnroe, Joan Osborne, Rosie Perez, Kate Pierson, Maury Povich, Nathan Purdee, Joan Rivers, Nile Rodgers, Phoebe Snow, Luther Vandross, Táta Vega, Montel Williams,

Chloe Vega, Elizabeth Daily,

Producer(s):

Kelly Sheehan

Release Info:

Release Date: March 8, 2002 (USA) | Length: 65 min | Genre: History, Music | MPAA Rating: NR | Note(s): There are two versions of this documentary, one 65 minutes long and another 90 minutes. Premiered at the Sundance film festival in January of 2002 but I couldn't find an exact date. That year the festival ran from Jan 10, 2002 – Jan 20, 2002. The cast list is taken from the end of the 90 minute version that I found on Vimeo.

I didn't find a trailer. Above is the Spike Lee directed music video that was produced.

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