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The Love We Make

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In October 2001, documentary filmmakers Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan follow Paul McCartney around post-9/11 Manhattan as he prepares for the Concert for New York City. The concert, held at Madison Square Garden, was organized by McCartney as a benefit for the survivors of fallen firemen, police and first responders, and featured musical performances, short films, and speeches. David Bowie, Billy Joel, the Who, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, James Taylor and many others performed.

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David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle 12/15/2011
2/4
I know this is heresy on a number of fronts, but much of "The Love We Make" is boring. Go to Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post 11/11/2011
3/4
Watching Bill Clinton suck up to McCartney gives you an idea of his impact. Go to Full Review Joe Neumaier New York Daily News 11/10/2011
2/5
The man's a legend, the concert was crucial, but this winds up as a B-side backstage record. Go to Full Review Jason Gorber ScreenAnarchy 12/28/2012
A+
By capturing this unique moment in time, by tying Paul's own trepidation with that of the city, and by highlighting the remarkable events that led up to the show, The Love We Make proves to transcend any expectations... Go to Full Review Doris Toumarkine Film Journal International 11/11/2011
Terrific star-packed documentary takes viewers onstage, backstage, into car-service back seats and onto New York streets with Paul McCartney just after 9/11 as he muses warmly and wisely... Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Bradley Kaplan

Director

Albert Maysles

Director

Rusty Anderson

Actor

Backstreet Boys

Actor

Jon Bon Jovi

Actor

David Bowie

Actor

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Synopsis In October 2001, documentary filmmakers Albert Maysles and Bradley Kaplan follow Paul McCartney around post-9/11 Manhattan as he prepares for the Concert for New York City. The concert, held at Madison Square Garden, was organized by McCartney as a benefit for the survivors of fallen firemen, police and first responders, and featured musical performances, short films, and speeches. David Bowie, Billy Joel, the Who, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, James Taylor and many others performed.
Director
Bradley Kaplan, Albert Maysles
Producer
Laura Coxson, Susan Froemke
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2019
Runtime
1h 34m