Music documentaries are not uncommon these days, especially when they focus on The Beatles. Over the years, this famous foursome has been at the center of countless documentaries, books and films, all aimed at providing further insight into the lives and times of the greatest band of all time. However, rarely have these films had such a stellar production as the upcoming one will have Disney+ documentary “Beatles ‘64”who will jointly direct Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi.
The documentary focuses on The Beatles’ first visit to the United States in 1964, trying to capture the spirit of that extremely important period in the band’s history. When they arrived in America, John, Paul, George and Ringo were already famous in Great Britain, but the popularity they experienced in America started them on the path of global domination. Their trip to America marked the peak of ‘Beatlemania’ and ushered in a whole new era for the group.
“Beatles ‘64” will capture the unforgettable cultural moment when The Beatles touched down at JFK Airport in New York, before appearing in living rooms across the country via performances at “The Ed Sullivan Show”. The importance of this event in the history of American music is incalculable, which this documentary will explore in detail.
The film will be composed of archival footage and well-known material from the band, including footage by documentarians Albert and David Maysles, now remastered in 4K. Also, iconic footage of The Beatles performing at “The Ed Sullivan Show” will be thoroughly remastered. This combination of new and recently refurbished material will do “Beatles ‘64” a must-read for fans of the band.
The director of the documentary will be David Tedeschi, while the producer will be Martin Scorsese. As one of the greatest filmmakers in American history, Scorsese is sure to leave his mark on this project. The duo has previously collaborated on several projects such as music documentaries “Personality Crisis: One Night Only” i “Rolling Thunder Revue”.
For fans, additional assurance that they will “Beatles ‘64” to faithfully portray the importance of The Beatles’ first steps on US soil is supported by the two surviving members of the band, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Both will be listed as producers, along with Sean Ono Lennon and Oliva Harrison.
Premiere “Beatles ‘64” is scheduled exclusively on Disney+ from November 29. In addition to the premiere, Apple Corps is reissuing various compilations of The Beatles albums on heavy vinyl as part of a new edition “The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono”.
Source:faroutmagazine.co.uk
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