Produced by Martin Scorsese and the last remaining Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Beatles ’64 is a documentary that presents a behind-the-scenes story on The Beatles’ first visit to America and debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, captivating New York City and the whole United States.
The documentary features rare restored footage from documentarians Albert and David Maysles, with new interviews from Paul and Ringo.
Release Date
Directed by David Tedeschi, Beatles ’64 streams on Disney+ beginning November 29, 2024.
Synopsis
On 7 February 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 reflects a more intimate behind the scenes story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.
The film includes rare footage filmed by pioneering documentarians Albert and David Maysles, beautifully restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand. The live performances from The Beatles first American concert at the Washington, DC Coliseum and their Ed Sullivan appearances were demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin. Spotlighting this singular cultural moment and its continued resonance today, the music and footage are augmented by newly filmed interviews with Paul and Ringo, as well as fans whose lives were transformed by The Beatles.
Beatles ’64 is directed by David Tedeschi and produced by Martin Scorsese, Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, Mikaela Beardsley, with Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn serving as executive producers.
Official Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Beatles ’64.