The Beatles: Let It Be

The Beatles: Let It Be is a documentary film, directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg. The film documents The Beatles recording songs in January of 1969 for their album Let It Be. The documentary was actually released on May 20, 1970, but following its premiere, the Beatles were dissatisfied with the film as they felt that it failed to show their real working relationship, instead focusing on their drama.
The film got a home release on VHS and Laserdisc in 1982, but it was of low quality resulting in many bootlegs. Over the years, the surviving Beatles have refused a remastered rerelease as they felt it was "controversial". Following the release and success of The Beatles: Get Back, the film finally gained a remaster on Disney+ on May 8, 2024.
==Synopsis==
Available for the first time in over 50 years, “Let It Be,” director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original 1970 film about The Beatles, will launch on Disney+ May 8, 2024. First released in May 1970 amidst the swirl of The Beatles’ breakup, “Let It Be” now takes its rightful place in the band’s history. Once viewed through a darker lens, the film is now brought to light through its restoration and in the context of revelations brought forth in Peter Jackson’s multiple Emmy Award®-winning docuseries, “The Beatles: Get Back.” Released on Disney+ in 2021, the docuseries showcases the iconic foursome’s warmth and camaraderie, capturing a pivotal moment in music history.
“Let It Be,” which contains footage not featured in the “Get Back” docuseries, brings viewers into the studio and onto Apple Corps’ London rooftop in January 1969 as The Beatles, joined by Billy Preston, write, and record their GRAMMY Award®-winning album Let It Be, with its Academy Award®-winning title song, and perform live for the final time as a group. With the release of “The Beatles: Get Back,” fan clamour for the original “Let It Be” film reached a fever pitch. With Lindsay-Hogg’s full support, Apple Corps asked Peter Jackson’s Park Road Post Production to dive into a meticulous restoration of the film from the original 16mm negative, which included lovingly remastering the sound using the same MAL de-mix technology that was applied to the “Get Back” docuseries.
==Videos==
Official Trailer - Let It Be - Disney+
==Gallery==
The Beatles Let It Be - George Harrison.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - John Lennon.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - On Set.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - Ringo Starr.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - The Beatles 2.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - The Beatles.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - Paul McCartney.jpg
The Beatles Let It Be - Collage.jpg
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Category:Documentaries
Category:Live-action films
Category:2024 films
Category:Disney+ Originals