Save the Children

In 1973, music and social justice converged in a powerful concert film, "Save the Children". The documentary showcases iconic performances by Marvin Gaye, Jerry Butler, and Roberta Flack, alongside appearances by influential figures like Rev. Jesse Jackson and Isaac Hayes, amidst a backdrop of African-American communities in Chicago's International Amphitheater. This historic event, part of the five-day PUSH Expo, brought together top musicians from Motown, Stax, and Atlantic Records to highlight the struggles faced by marginalized communities. The film's title, inspired by Marvin Gaye's song "Save the Children", reflects its purpose: to use music as a force for positive change.