'The Call to Unite': How to live stream, price and where to watch Oprah, Julia Roberts and George Bush's event
The coronavirus crisis has forced people across the world to remain locked inside their homes. To unite everyone, a string of celebrities are coming together virtually for a 24-hour live stream event called 'The Call to Unite'.
The description of the event reads: "TCTU is a 24hr livestream celebrating our shared humanity. Who has been there for you & how will you #AnswerTheCall for someone else?" The one-day long event features popular celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Common, Mandy Moore, Jennifer Garner, and Yo-Yo Ma, as will former president George W Bush.
What is it?
'The Call to Unite' is a 24-hour global live stream event that invites people across the world to celebrate our shared humanity. The official statement reads, "We will stand in solidarity with those experiencing pain, fear, loneliness, and grief – and offer hope and support as we build a new future together."
Sending a message to stay inspired and uplifted, throughout the event, global leaders will join citizens of the world in sharing practices, prayers, songs, reflections, and more to help you turn the pain of this moment into a possibility for tomorrow.
When does it air?
The event is being called a celebration of our shared humanity. The event begins Friday, May 1 at 8 pm ET and airs through Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 8 pm ET.
How to live stream?
Wondering where to watch it? You can stream it live at unite.us and it will also be available on all major social media platforms. Catch more updates on the official Instagram page here.
Where can you watch?
Along with the official website, you can also watch it on major social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, LinkedIn, SiriusXM Stars channel 109, and others to come.
Duration
On Day 1, it will begin at 8 pm ET. Celebrities from all around the world will chip in with their thoughts and perform their specials to help bring the world closer.
Schedule
Kickstarted by Oprah Winfrey, it has a list of over 150 celebrities joining from all across the globe. The event will go on for 24 hours and here is the schedule.
Price
Do you have to pay to watch the global event? No, it's free.
Who will participate?
The official website reads, "We welcome spiritual leaders and front-line leaders, elder statesmen and the elderly, singers and storytellers, dancers and painters, public servants and poets, those seen and unseen, those with voices that soar and those with gifts more simple. More line up every day to share their gifts – and inspire you to pay it forward." Here's the full list of members and participants.
Message and motive
The official page reads: "We’ve made it easy to help people from around the world to around the block. Through our service partners, GiveDirectly and Points of Light, you can give whatever you are able to families and communities that need it most." It also says, "As much as it may feel like it, no one is alone in this moment. Join millions in solidarity over 24 powerful hours, and help someone discover the magic of having the whole world in their corner."
