Spike Lee directs Pavarotti, Spice Girls AND Celine Dion? The '90s were unhinged.
The Pavarotti & Friends for the Children of Liberia was held on June 9, 1998, in support of the War Child charity, specifically to benefit the orphans of war-torn Liberia. The concert was directed by Spike Lee and featured guest performances by Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Jon Bon Jovi, Spice Girls, Trisha Yearwood, Natalie Cole and The Corrs.
Production
Spike Lee bringing cinematic swagger to a charity concert.
Acting
Pavarotti's face when Bon Jovi hits the stage = priceless.
Director
Spike Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1998 concert captured peak 'celebrity benefit' culture before social media made activism performative.
War Child, the benefiting charity, was founded by filmmakers who'd covered the Bosnian war—making Spike Lee's involvement a full-circle moment.
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