Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America (2002)
Held just 18 days after the September 11th attacks, Farm Aid 2001, A Concert for America, celebrated the solidarity, innovation, and hard work of family farmers in keeping America strong. Farm Aid was founded in 1985 by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young to raise public awareness about the plight of the American family farmer and to provide assistance to those families whose livelihood depends on agriculture. In the past 16 years, Farm Aid has raised over $23 million. This concert captures the spirit of a historic 2001 event. Performed on September 29, 2001, in Noblesville, Indiana, this sold-out Farm Aid concert featured a star-studded lineup including founder Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Farm Aid's newest board member, Dave Matthews. Also performing are Arlo Guthrie, the Doobie Brothers, and Martina McBride, all of whom gave memorable performances to demonstrate their commitment to America's family farmer.
Cast
- Willie Nelson - Himself
- Neil Young - Himself
- Pegi Young - Herself
- Astrid Young - Herself
- John Mellencamp - Himself
- Dave Matthews - Himself
- Martina McBride - Herself
- Patrick Simmons - Himself - The Doobie Brothers
Keywords
concert, country music, farm aid
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America about?
- Held just 18 days after the September 11th attacks, Farm Aid 2001, A Concert for America, celebrated the solidarity, innovation, and hard work of family farmers in keeping America strong. Farm Aid was founded in 1985 by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young to raise public awareness about the plight of the American family farmer and to provide assistance to those families whose livelihood depends on agriculture. In the past 16 years, Farm Aid has raised over $23 million. This concert captures the spirit of a historic 2001 event. Performed on September 29, 2001, in Noblesville, Indiana, this sold-out Farm Aid concert featured a star-studded lineup including founder Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, and Farm Aid's newest board member, Dave Matthews. Also performing are Arlo Guthrie, the Doobie Brothers, and Martina McBride, all of whom gave memorable performances to demonstrate their commitment to America's family farmer.
- Who directed Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America?
- Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America was directed by Eric Parkinson.
- Who stars in Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America?
- Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America stars Willie Nelson, Neil Young, Pegi Young, Astrid Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews.
- How long is Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America?
- Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America?
- Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America produced?
- Farm Aid 2001 - A Concert For America was produced in United States of America.