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Original 1972 The Concert for Bangladesh Poster

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Original 1972 The Concert for Bangladesh Poster
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Original 1972 The Concert for Bangladesh promotional poster. The Concert for Bangladesh is a film directed by Saul Swimmer and released in 1972 (Apple Films). The film documents the two benefit concerts that were organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar to raise funds for refugees of the Bangladesh Liberation War. Held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, 1 August 1971. In addition to notable performances from Harrison and Shankar, the film includes contributions from Ringo Starr, Billy Preston and Leon Russell, and a surprise walk-on from Bob Dylan. Other contributing musicians include Ali Akbar Khan, Eric Clapton, the band Badfinger, Klaus Voormann, Jesse Ed Davis, Jim Horn and Jim Keltner. Single-sided one sheet poster, folded, measures 27" x 41". Exhibits moderate wear, tape residuals, small tears along fold lines, and creases from handling. Otherwise in good condition for its age and ready for display. From a private collection. 5% of the proceeds will benefit the Jeremy Wilson Foundation.