Beatles '64

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Beatles '64

2024,

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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)

Dec 13, 2024

It’s episodic and somewhat jumbled... but it’s difficult to deny the energy and engagement that emerges from David Tedeschi’s documentary.

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David Bianculli

NPR

Dec 6, 2024

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.

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Chris Richards

Washington Post

Dec 4, 2024

For those yearning to feel the happy warmth of American Beatlemania in its earliest days, it’s all here.

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

Jan 28, 2025

...Beatles ’64 is not about the [Albert and David] Maysles but it would be about 20 minutes long without their amazing footage.

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 18, 2025

4/5

"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."

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Jan 8, 2025

7/10

The results are effective, as you are put back in a moment that undeniably stood out in the realm of cultural history.

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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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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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