First Trailer for Music Doc ‘Beatles ’64’ – Produced by Martin Scorsese
by Alex Billington
November 14, 2024
Source: YouTube
“We were kinda normal and the rest of the world was crazy.” Disney+ has revealed the official trailer for a music history documentary called Beatles ’64, about the time they came to America in 1964 and caused an uproar. Journey back to 1964 and experience Beatlemania like never before. From producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, stream Beatles ’64 starting at the end of November on Disney+. The doc film captures the band’s electrifying 1964 US debut amid chaotic frenzy. With rare behind-the-scenes footage, it chronicles their unprecedented rise to global superstardom after performing on The Ed Sullivan Show (in Feb 1964). The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert & David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles’ first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and also their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles. This looks like an exciting blast from the past doc.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for David Tedeschi’s music doc Beatles ’64, direct from YouTube:
On February 7th, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched TV event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George & Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame. A rare glimpse into when The Beatles became the most influential and beloved band of all time. Beatles ’64 is directed by American editor / filmmaker David Tedeschi, director of the films The 50 Year Argument and Personality Crisis: One Night Only, plus editor of Scorsese’s Rolling Thunder Revue doc and other projects. It’s produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, and Mikaela Beardsley. Disney will debut the Beatles ’64 doc streaming on Disney+ starting on November 29th, 2024. Who’s ready to rock again?
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