John Lennon
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Story of the Beatles starting in Liverpool before the lads formed the band in 1960. Relive the frenzy as it began in England and spread across Europe, then on to America where the "British Invasion" began in 1964 with their arrival in New York. Enjoy over 50 clips from their five movies too. This entertaining documentary, complete with rare footage and interviews, captures all the magic!
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Experience the gritty details of the iconic Beatles chronology during their middle years and the uncontested status they achieved as objectively the biggest band in the world. While many of The Beatles' friends and family members knew that the band would be big, they weren't prepared for the men to redefine what "big" meant.
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Amidst the devastation of World War II, four boys from Liverpool were born to humble and impoverished beginnings. In this episode, we explore the birthplaces of each Beatle and the circumstances that shaped their early lives through their famously rebellious teenage years. The family and friends of George, Paul, John, and Ringo recount their memories of the legendary men from before their stardom, when they were just young lads.
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Experience The Beatles' ascent to fame from their pivotal gigs, barely scraping by, through their being discovered by the manager who would change their lives – and world history – forever. Brian Epstein acts as an exemplar and standard for talent managers, having taken The Beatles from humble beginnings to international stardom within a matter of years.
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Explore the final years of The Beatles: the highs, lows, and everything in between that would ultimately culminate in the beloved group's dissolution. The exploding popularity of the Beatles can be analyzed as a necessary phenomenon, a group that mutated into something that they once weren't, acting as a catalyst to get certain issues moving and progress as a whole, persevering long after their disbandment.
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This rare documentary explores the early days of The Beatles with rare interviews, newsreels, press conferences and TV appearances. This celebration of Beatlemania presents a candid look at the Fab Four detailing their thoughts of fame, the screaming fans and the media's fascination with their hair. The Beatles are charming, honest and clever throughout this insightful documentary film.