Bob Geldof: The Moment | Peace Films by Errol Morris

Bob Geldof: The Moment | Peace Films by Errol Morris | The New York Times

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The Irish rocker Bob Geldof used the power of music to combat famine in Africa. Now he recalls the best day of his life. Part 3 of “Three Short Films About Peace.”
Produced by: Errol Morris
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@louisep5178 3 жыл бұрын

I did some backing vocals for Sir Bob and the Boomtown Rats on The Tube around this time and he was very kind to me, and I have been a massive fan since. So sad he had so much tragedy in his life, what a brave and kind man who used his position, power and success so positively for the world - v well done 👏👏 🙏🏅

@lizleb8932 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@lisaverdusco9502 5 жыл бұрын

The story is not about Michael Hutchence, INXS, or Paula, You Sir Bob Geldof are the story! How amazing you are! Don't ever think or feel different! Love yourself; you are a STAR! A WONDER!

@chrismcgirr1 2 жыл бұрын

Once Upon A Time there were good people in the world.

@rickkirby4789 3 жыл бұрын

He was a handsome chap. All the tragedy shows on his face these days. This man is an important figure. I dig his parables...there's an elegant truth in what he says, no matter how poigant.

@mariamjehn7071 2 жыл бұрын

You just said what I could not!! I just watched I’m speechless!! What a man!!

@connieehresman1171 3 жыл бұрын

Bob geldof has a good heart . Bless him.

@Hefcvgjjvsgh 3 жыл бұрын

I love this man.

@egyjuice 5 жыл бұрын

Man you are a wonderful human being

@acs2735 2 жыл бұрын

Such a sweet smile. God bless you Bob 🙏🏻

@alexandria62753 5 жыл бұрын

God bless your heart Sir Geldoff!!!

@debahnoln9044 7 жыл бұрын

Still in awe all these years later. You made a major contribution Sir Bob. Now if we could all do as much as you have accomplished we could get rid of world hunger, poverty and painful death. Hugs and kisses bud. Still lots to live up to.

@janefriel6895 6 жыл бұрын

In the mid 70's one Thursday night I saw this band,The Boomtown Rats.I saw the front man and knew that one day he would be world famous for not just music.I was 14.My father a very straight, respectful, hardworking gentleman found him obnoxious and a waste of space.I said "daddy listen to this man he's so smart"With the rolling of the gentle blue eyes and a knowing smile I was left with those notions.I went off to college and on return one weekend I went into my bedroom and laying on my bed was a life size poster of Sir Bob Geldof.My father never said a word,nor did I.We didn't need to.My father and Bob Geldof are still two of my favourite people.RIP Daddy.I miss and love you every day.☘️

@7771sandi 5 жыл бұрын

I admire Sir Bob's humility and humanity.........Sandi [Buffalo, NY]

@rickkirby4789 3 жыл бұрын

He is such a nice man. I dug his performance in "The Wall". Bob Geldof is a wonderful philanthropist. He's had so much tragedy in his life. My heart goes out to him. I remember being in the eighth grade and Live Aid was such an important event. I was like alright, "Pink" is awesome.

@shininglightstar843 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Geldof I respect you! X

4 жыл бұрын

Geldof is a great human being

@nadajunakovic3313 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir Geldof. My respect to you.

@InfamousWolf1 9 жыл бұрын

Please do more of these, they are great!

@dE3Lov 2 жыл бұрын

Bob Geldof made me want to not only make music, but to speak my mind.

@noweaponshallprosper2651 3 жыл бұрын

My GOD!!! No words

@michelletammydenney6549 4 жыл бұрын

I love this Man. BEAUTIFUL ❤❤Soul and wonderful to look at

@dfinite4089 4 жыл бұрын

The most respectable and lovable man on the planet, Bob Geldof. Wow. Thanks to wonderful filmmaker Errol Morris for bringing this all to us.

@alondra2190 2 жыл бұрын

He is so great!!

@justjiggin11 5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Bob Geldof talk. He's a very inspirational human. Not many like him out there. Deep thinker. Like a very wise old man.

@karendalsadik7119 5 жыл бұрын

He was so young when he was old.

@EJK26 5 жыл бұрын

A great Irishman who has saved the lives of many persons.

@maryr130 4 жыл бұрын

Geldof has blood on his hands. He WILL answer one day.

@shininglightjoi6627 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful human being and he deserves to be respected as a performer and unique soul xxx💕💕💕💕2019 xxx

@TheJohnnyonthespot1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was vaguely familiar with these concerts but didn't know anything about Geldof. This is clearly a humble, thoughtful, compassionate man who will leave the world a better place than when he entered it.

@MrUndersolo 8 жыл бұрын

He strikes me as someone who managed to keep his moral centre, for good or ill. And he may hate himself, but we owe him for making all of us notice in the middle of the greed and excess of the eighties what was happening outside of the Western world. We need more people like him, flaws and all...

@Sweettexas987 5 жыл бұрын

I admire Sir Bob Geldof your brilliance made it happen

@common12 9 ай бұрын

Bob is a treasure to the world!

@teriyama 5 жыл бұрын

He couldn't have known how big his efforts would become. He did it, from what I can tell, because he was compelled to. Because his soul made him do it. Those who have done relief work of any sort are sensitive to the "white savior/pat myself on the back" view that can happen at the expense of those we serve and this gentleman understood that long before any type of training was ever developed. He was extremely empythetic. I could give a toss what others think - I believe Mr Geldof is a giant heart wrapped in an imperfect but beautiful skin.

@mresstell 6 жыл бұрын

He is an incredibly strong but resilient man with a heart that is consumed with compassion towards the oppressed, the underprivileged, the destitute and those who are in the fringes of the society and I honestly admire him. So blessed is his family to have him as a son and so are his daughters to have him as their father. He is the Irishman who went up against the turbulent currents of his life while most of his fellow countrymen (both men and women) succumbed to hopelessness and desperation by ending their life in their own hands!

@cathy1944 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up during the time of his music, it wasn’t my thing. Today,40 years later, with the exception of a few songs, one being “Feed the World” which of course is a collaboration of many artists, his music is still not my thing BUT I couldn’t love this man anymore then I do. He is an intelligent, giving, caring man who’s heart is in a place where so many humans need their hearts to be.

@kathleendobens6648 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant musician and humanitarian.

@carebearonchemicalx591 9 жыл бұрын

There's no way to describe how I love this man. I do and not just because I am mostly Irish. PEACE

@liannielsen4430 6 жыл бұрын

Care Bear On Chemical X o

@gamegeekx 9 жыл бұрын

Just learned that guy from my international relations class. That guy is a hero. I wish he help the poor areas in Latin America and North Korea.

@MrUndersolo 8 жыл бұрын

If you can find it, read his autobiography, "Is That It?" It covers his life up to the moment when Live Aid was held. An amazing life.

@kayem3824 6 жыл бұрын

gamegeekx Latin America? Lets just not enrich the drug lords. That will be help enough. Geldof should set an example by not snorting.

@TheTrulain 9 жыл бұрын

Mind Blown.

@ArmyofLove 4 жыл бұрын

Incredibly inspiring

@carmelmoore7984 Жыл бұрын

Bless.you.Bob

@NilsRuneTorrissen 8 жыл бұрын

a Classic & Historical Film. My personal sympathy is with Sir Bob Geldof. The Boomtown Rats singer and songwriter is a true living Rocknroll - legend. Thank you New York Times

@lucymerkom9571 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@kathytraskal3545 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Bob.........

@alexandruvictor9316 6 жыл бұрын

Good job Sir Geldof !!!

@DR-nh6oo 3 жыл бұрын

The words that expressed it to me at four years old, was hearing on the news that Bowie had announced his bisexuality, I had no idea what the word meant except something told me it was different and happening.

@jojospeechy4761 4 жыл бұрын

My hero !!! I love you Bob Geldof!!!

@ingemeijer1107 4 жыл бұрын

Is still happening millions are dying from hunger THIS MOMENT

@astra7015 4 жыл бұрын

There is something very particular with the Irish , music and. tragedies

@mns8732 3 жыл бұрын

Rock stars are entertainers. They can only entertain. Helping people, not so much. Thats not there job.

@bobboberson2024 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

@greatone7314 4 жыл бұрын

He came from a middle class background. Just listen to that west-brit Dublin accent

@brianfitzpatrick9949 3 жыл бұрын

So what if he did . His father sent him to private school which kept them in poverty

@ABDELHADINDIF 7 жыл бұрын

bob is the best singer and humanitarian

@Felipe00162 3 жыл бұрын

You really can change things! The world is not immutable!

@R1mahem1 4 жыл бұрын

This guys persona mentality, poetic lilt. Utterly Irish. This fighting Irish.

@rohanabraham4903 8 жыл бұрын

Which is the Guitar Soundtrack t 4:38? can anyone help me with it?

@Roger_Ramjet 2 жыл бұрын

Midge Ure anyone? Hello?

@Gabriel-lm7jw 5 жыл бұрын

GBU!

@eileenbailey8634 6 жыл бұрын

Bob Geldof !!! Great man 🌈🌈🌈

@cameliaturda6472 3 жыл бұрын

💜

@hazimahmedmurad 5 жыл бұрын

The Vegetarians of Love

@archivestudios9418 7 жыл бұрын

Is Bob Geldof Worzel Gummidge's son?

@youngbergnaina6423 6 жыл бұрын

U r an amazing person!

@cheriellesnowden6962 6 жыл бұрын

Wow...selfless x x

@karendalsadik7119 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could talk to this man. He probably would thimk I was silly.

@TheBourbonStreet 4 жыл бұрын

If you acknowledge his brilliancy you can't be silly.

@fatovamingus 5 жыл бұрын

It is distressing that a man who does this much for Africa, who the royals embrace, who visits with Mother Teresa has not received a Nobel!

@tammiefree5720 3 жыл бұрын

I see ONLY now, that Sir does look a tad bit like My hutch... Our boy.. "Cougar Karma Kramer" is just as beautiful as Tiger .. RIP my love until we meet again. Sir, you look like a beautiful soul, I'm sorry very sorry that I judged you back then, please forgive me👏👐

@aine7173 5 жыл бұрын

My God geldoff is so Irish.

@shininglightjoi6627 5 жыл бұрын

Perfectly so!

@benicio1967 4 жыл бұрын

How can he talk about human dignity and compassion when he denied a grandmother the ability to see her biological grand child for years.....He chose to ignore her begging! Quite cruel and vicious coming from a man who claims to feel so much for his fellow man and mankind at large.

@anniesundene4047 5 жыл бұрын

Hit the comments curious what was being said...some truly unhappy,hateful people out there. What have ANY of you done even close to Live Aid?!?! Easy to sit behind a computer being Holier Than Thou!!!!

@redroots3103 4 жыл бұрын

At times he reminds me of Pete Davidson, looks only that is...especially as a younger man. Certain similar mannerisms too.

@chubbychubbs5552 5 жыл бұрын

Geldof, Bono, Blair and Bush.......🤔

@maryr130 4 жыл бұрын

Hutchence was murdered.

@angelicasims4511 2 жыл бұрын

@@maryr130 get help!

@CarmelaMiles 9 жыл бұрын

Danilo Tindungan, Jr.

@djw9985 4 жыл бұрын

He got so much exposure from being a shyster.

@ingridruiz-meijer6089 4 жыл бұрын

Since I was a child, many years ago, African people are still hungry and dying these days...still corrupt and greedy...very sad

@Felipe00162 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Geldof is a GOD!!! What he has done to the world is unprecedented!!!

@peace-respect5054 6 жыл бұрын

Fridges lol😃

@0pieamii 8 ай бұрын

whats he really saying?

@tomgremer1748 8 жыл бұрын

god bless u bob ,,for long decent actions ,,,,,,think more musians ,holllywood stars ,that make so much mone,should be taxed ,put in a universal bank account tofeed the needy ,,god only knows how much the wealthy WAIST

@eileenlohrer5876 4 жыл бұрын

Very sad their leader used these monies against the people buying arms that would slaughter them. Tragic!

@eileenlohrer5876 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for trying Bob

@nigelr3628 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, the made one big mistake they didn't consult the African people who knew the lay of the land.... Just dumped a load of money on them

@amandaalphaville3112 3 жыл бұрын

I care about bob

@kayem3824 6 жыл бұрын

This guy needs help himself first.

@shininglightjoi6627 5 жыл бұрын

Not at all. His integrity and compassion and grip on reality is to be respected in all its entirety x RESPECT! 2019!

@timesurfer917 6 жыл бұрын

Bob the nob

@karenmiller9381 5 жыл бұрын

More of a man than you'll ever be!!!!

@shininglightjoi6627 5 жыл бұрын

So is your immature comment and ignorant people!

@slaxxxer 5 жыл бұрын

For gods sake NEVER entertain the idea that Geldofs nose looks like a tiny bottom as you would never be able to look at him the same way again - you have been warned, you're welcome!

@patmorrison9596 4 жыл бұрын

NEVER LIKED HIM. HIS BAND WAS CRAP AND HE LOVES HIMSELF

@angelicasims4511 2 жыл бұрын

Pat Morrison. Full of hate aren't you. Pity anyone breathing the same air as you.

@sommasculpture 5 жыл бұрын

Fraudulent POS profiteer

@jstone247 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Geldof's charity work and public personer, cannot erase the fact that he was a second-rate artist, emotionally unavailable father and husband, and bad tempered git. He IS NOT A SAINT. He has a lot to answer for over the death of Michael Hutchence.