A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death.

Following its release on DVD in November 2003, the film won the Best Long Form Video Grammy in 2005.

One disc of the double DVD set is the theatrical version of Leland's film, while the other is the complete concert.

[4] In 2018 the film was reissued along with an album as part of Harrison's 75th birthday celebration.

[5] At Metacritic, Concert for George received a score of 82 out of 100, based on ten reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".