This is genuinely good. A documentary that manages to be both educational and entertaining—no small feat—about one of the most iconic recording sessions in music history.

The 98% Rotten Tomatoes score isn't inflated nostalgia; it's a well-crafted look at collaboration, creativity, and using fame for good. Your kids get to see legends like Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen being humble, taking direction, and working as a team. That's valuable modeling.

The main caveat: this works best for kids who already have some interest in music or are old enough to appreciate the historical significance. If your 8-year-old doesn't know who Lionel Richie is and thinks 'We Are the World' is a Fortnite emote, they might zone out. But for tweens and teens, especially those in choir, band, or who geek out over music production, this is a winner.

It's also a rare doc that gives you something to talk about beyond the screen—charity work, collaboration, creative process, and what it means to be part of something bigger than yourself. Solid family viewing for the right age range.