Directed by three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of
the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall Not Grow Old”), “The Beatles: Get Back”
takes audiences back in time to the band’s January 1969 recording sessions,
which became a pivotal moment in music history. The docuseries showcases
The Beatles’ creative process as they attempt to write 14 new songs in
preparation for their first live concert in over two years. Faced with a
nearly impossible deadline, the strong bonds of friendship shared by John
Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are put to the
test. The docuseries is compiled from nearly 60 hours of unseen footage
shot over 21 days, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg in 1969, and from more
than 150 hours of unheard audio, most of which has been locked in a vault
for over half a century. Jackson is the only person in 50 years to have
been given access to this Beatles treasure trove, all of which has now been
brilliantly restored. What emerges is an unbelievably intimate portrait of
The Beatles, showing how, with their backs against the wall, they could
still rely on their friendship, good humor, and creative genius. While
plans derail and relationships are put to the test, some of the world’s
most iconic songs are composed and performed. The docuseries features – for
the first time in its entirety – The Beatles’ last live performance as a
group, the unforgettable rooftop concert on London’s Savile Row, as well as
other songs and classic compositions featured on the band’s final two
albums, Abbey Road and Let It Be.
