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Beatles '64

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On February 7, 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 television 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, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
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Excavating priceless footage of the Fab Four at the peak of their popularity, Beatles '64 places audiences directly into an unforgettable flashpoint in cultural history.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) It’s episodic and somewhat jumbled... but it’s difficult to deny the energy and engagement that emerges from David Tedeschi’s documentary. Dec 13, 2024 Full Review David Bianculli NPR By collecting the footage, gathering the stories and presenting very generous samples of the songs, "Beatles '64" makes it clear why the Beatles made such an impact and why the group and its music continue to not only be remembered but revered. Dec 6, 2024 Full Review Chris Richards Washington Post For those yearning to feel the happy warmth of American Beatlemania in its earliest days, it’s all here. Dec 4, 2024 Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv ...Beatles ’64 is not about the [Albert and David] Maysles but it would be about 20 minutes long without their amazing footage. Jan 28, 2025 Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews "Beatles ‘64 is a refreshing look into The Beatles’ short-lived time on the road, dissecting their fame with first-hand accounts from their biggest fans." Rated: 4/5 Jan 18, 2025 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment The results are effective, as you are put back in a moment that undeniably stood out in the realm of cultural history. Rated: 7/10 Jan 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Eleanor W Not quite up to the sky high standard of Jackson’s incredible ‘Get Back’ but thoroughly enjoyable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Tom F Much better than this sort of thing usually is. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Joaquim M The beatles are the greatest so its always nice to see old footage . Great doc Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/08/25 Full Review Chris V Filled with pointless talking heads that offer unimportant opinions and experiences and are nothing more than filler. Then there is the strange opening sequence with JFK as if to connect the Beatles to him, which uh, they may have been from the same era, but they aren't connected in any way, shape or form. The Beatles history is already mined and there's nothing left, making this a waste of time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Zara F Disappointing - not sure if this film knew what it was trying to do. Is it about the tour in Feb 64? I didn't leave with a clear sense of what those 2 weeks looked like, anyway. The '64 trip is the hook, but the film doesn't seem to nail that. A general overview of why the Beatles were special? Kind of, but nothing you've probably not heard or thought yourself (if you're watching this). How many Ed Sullivan appearances were there - 2 plus one recorded for later transmission, I think, but not at all clear in the film - I'd imagined these would be the centrepiece. A bit confused by references to songs that came later. And Ringo's wardrobe from mid/late 60s etc etc?! Some really really great, fantastic, footage but assembled in a disjointed, clunky way. Lots of interesting suggestions that don't go anywhere. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Shankar K Absolutely mind-blowing... Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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David Tedeschi

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Martin Scorsese

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Margaret Bodde

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Paul McCartney

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Ringo Starr

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Synopsis On February 7, 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 television 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, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
Director
David Tedeschi
Producer
Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley
Distributor
Disney+
Genre
Biography, Documentary, History, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 29, 2024
Runtime
1h 46m
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