Documentary · United States of America · 2019 · 1h 30m

What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

Director

Cast

Bette Midler as Host Burt Bacharach as Self Dionne Warwick as Self Valerie Simpson as Self B.J. Thomas as Self Terry Gross as Self

Crew

Carol Slatkin — Editor James Arntz — Writer John Paulson — Producer

Synopsis

Hosted by Bette Midler, enjoy a musical tribute to the man who wrote some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. Lyricist Hal David and composer Burt Bacharach dominated the pop-music charts in the 1960s and early ’70s, crafting dozens of timeless Top 40 hits.

Mood & Themes

composer tribute

Key Collaborators

John Paulson Director Carol Slatkin Editor James Arntz Writer John Paulson Producer

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