Beatles '64" Documentary Premieres on Disney+, Showcasing Unseen Footage and Beatlemania's Rise

November 18, 2024
Beatles '64" Documentary Premieres on Disney+, Showcasing Unseen Footage and Beatlemania's Rise
  • Focusing on the three-week period in February 1964, 'Beatles \'64' vividly portrays the band's experiences amid the surrounding media frenzy.

  • John Lennon reflects on their experience during the height of Beatlemania, describing it as being 'in the eye of the hurricane.'

  • Ringo Starr expresses the band's excitement about being in America, recalling a humorous mix-up regarding their arrival location.

  • The film features archival footage from documentarians Albert and David Maysles, along with new interviews from surviving band members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

  • A trailer for 'Beatles \'64' has been released, showcasing the band's arrival in the U.S. sixty years ago.

  • The nearly two-and-a-half-minute trailer includes black and white footage of the Beatles during a train ride and Paul McCartney performing 'Long Tall Sally.'

  • 'Beatles \'64' emphasizes the cultural impact of the Beatles, featuring commentary from American music legends like Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.

  • The documentary combines thrilling performance footage with a more intimate portrayal of the camaraderie between the band members during their rise to fame.

  • The upcoming documentary titled 'Beatles \'64', directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Disney+ on November 29, 2024.

  • This film highlights the historic moment on February 7, 1964, when The Beatles landed in New York City, marking the beginning of Beatlemania in America.

  • Director Tedeschi revealed that the documentary includes over 17 minutes of previously unseen footage from the Maysles brothers, known for their pioneering documentary work.

  • The film's music, produced by Giles Martin, ensures high-quality sound and remastering, with footage upscaled to 4K and music remixed using technology from Peter Jackson's Wingnut Films.

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