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

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.”
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[@louisep5178]

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]

Absolutely

[@lisaverdusco9502]

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]

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

[@janefriel6895]

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.☘️

[@rickkirby4789]

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]

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

[@acs2735]

Such a sweet smile. God bless you Bob 🙏🏻

[@debahnoln9044]

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.

[@Hefcvgjjvsgh]

I love this man.

[@connieehresman1171]

Bob geldof has a good heart . Bless him.

[@dfinite1111]

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

[@rickkirby4789]

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.

[@justjiggin11]

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]

He was so young when he was old.

[@egyjuice]

Man you are a wonderful human being

[@nadajunakovic3313]

Thank you, Sir Geldof. My respect to you.

[@7771sandi]

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

[@TheJohnnyonthespot1]

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.

[@noweaponshallprosper2651]

My GOD!!! No words

[@shininglightjoi6627]

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

[@mresstell]

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!

[@MrUndersolo]

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...

[@alondra2190]

He is so great!!

[@cathy1944]

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.

[@EJK26]

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

[@maryr130]

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

[@alexandria62753]

God bless your heart Sir Geldoff!!!

[@InfamousWolf1]

Please do more of these, they are great!

[@dE3Lov]

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

[@common12]

Bob is a treasure to the world!

[@michelletammydenney6549]

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

[@shininglightstar843]

Bob Geldof I respect you! X

Geldof is a great human being

[@teriyama]

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.

[@carebearonchemicalx591]

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

[@liannielsen4430]

Care Bear On Chemical X o

[@Dulcevita-q9n]

I admire Sir Bob Geldof your brilliance made it happen

[@kathleendobens6648]

Brilliant musician and humanitarian.

[@gamegeekx]

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]

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]

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

[@NilsRuneTorrissen]

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

[@carmelmoore7984]

Bless.you.Bob

[@TheTrulain]

Mind Blown.

[@alexandruvictor9316]

Good job Sir Geldof !!!

[@ArmyofLove]

Incredibly inspiring

[@eileenbailey8634]

Bob Geldof !!! Great man 🌈🌈🌈

[@jojospeechy4761]

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

[@fatovamingus]

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!

[@DR-nh6oo]

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.

[@kathytraskal3545]

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

[@ABDELHADINDIF]

bob is the best singer and humanitarian

[@ingemeijer1107]

Is still happening millions are dying from hunger THIS MOMENT

[@mns8732]

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

[@benicio1967]

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.

[@bobboberson2024]

Excellent.

[@greatone7314]

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

[@brianfitzpatrick9949]

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

[@astra7015]

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

[@Roger_Ramjet]

Midge Ure anyone? Hello?

[@Felipe00162]

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

[@conniecooley8001]

Thank you

[@Felipe00162]

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

[@R1mahem1]

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

[@ingridruiz-meijer6089]

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

[@hazimahmedmurad]

The Vegetarians of Love

[@cameliaturda6472]

💜

[@tammiefree5720]

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👏👐

[@archivestudios9418]

Is Bob Geldof Worzel Gummidge's son?

[@aine7173]

My God geldoff is so Irish.

[@shininglightjoi6627]

Perfectly so!

[@youngbergnaina6423]

U r an amazing person!

[@karendalsadik7119]

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

[@TheBourbonStreet]

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

[@cheriellesnowden6962]

Wow...selfless x x

[@chubbychubbs5552]

Geldof, Bono, Blair and Bush.......🤔

[@maryr130]

Hutchence was murdered.

[@angelicasims4511]

@@maryr130 get help!

[@Gabriel-lm7jw]

GBU!

[@rohanabraham4903]

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

[@anniesundene4047]

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!!!!

[@djw9985]

He got so much exposure from being a shyster.

[@eileenlohrer5876]

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

[@eileenlohrer5876]

Thanks for trying Bob

[@nigelr3628]

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

[@redroots3103]

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

[@0pieamii]

whats he really saying?

[@CarmelaMiles]

Danilo Tindungan, Jr.

[@peace-respect5054]

Fridges lol😃

[@tomgremer1748]

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

[@patmorrison9596]

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

[@angelicasims4511]

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

[@kayem3824]

This guy needs help himself first.

[@shininglightjoi6627]

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

[@amandaalphaville3112]

I care about bob

[@timesurfer917]

Bob the nob

[@karenmiller9381]

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

[@shininglightjoi6627]

So is your immature comment and ignorant people!

[@sommasculpture]

Fraudulent POS profiteer

[@jstone247]

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.

[@lucymerkom9571]

Thank you