Disney+ announced a new documentary on The Beatles by producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi.
- The documentary, titled ‘Beatles ’64′, captures The Beatles’ first visit to America with unseen footage.
- Rare video footage by documentarians Albert and David Maysles has been restored in 4K by Park Road Post.
- Interviews include Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and fans profoundly impacted by The Beatles.
- Analogue reissues of seven American Beatles albums coincide with the documentary’s release.
The latest announcement from Disney+ has captured the attention of Beatles enthusiasts and documentary aficionados alike, revealing that celebrated producer Martin Scorsese has collaborated with director David Tedeschi to craft a new documentary titled ‘Beatles ’64’. This documentary promises to offer fresh insights into the iconic band’s first visit to the United States, a journey that ignited an unprecedented wave of ‘Beatlemania’.
The documentary intriguingly features never-before-seen footage from the esteemed documentarians Albert and David Maysles. This footage, capturing the fervent moments of The Beatles’ groundbreaking 1964 trip to the U.S., has been meticulously restored in 4K resolution by the renowned Park Road Post in New Zealand. Such restoration efforts reflect a commitment to preserving the historical authenticity and vitality of these landmark moments.
A significant aspect of the documentary is its inclusion of the band’s live performances, including their first American concert at the Washington Coliseum and their famed appearances on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’. These performances have been skilfully ‘demixed’ by WingNut Films and subsequently remixed by Giles Martin, ensuring that the audio experience matches the visual clarity presented by the restored footage.
Further enriching the documentary are the new interviews conducted with surviving members of The Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, along with several fans whose lives were irrevocably transformed by the band’s cultural impact. This approach offers personal reflections, providing depth and context to the collective historical memory of The Beatles’ influence.
In tandem with the film’s release scheduled for the end of November, there will be a global launch of seven American Beatles albums. These records have been analogically cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes, catering to both seasoned collectors and new listeners seeking an authentic auditory experience.
‘Beatles ’64’ is poised to be a significant addition to the cultural narrative surrounding The Beatles, marrying historical footage with contemporary insights.
