Peter Jackson's "Get Back" Documentary Film Rises From the Ashes of "Let It Be" and Beatles' Fans Are Loving It
Screenshot via YouTube Get Back , the three part documentary film, was made by world class director Peter Jackson ( Lord of the Rings trilogy) from the same film and tape elements that were used in the making of The Beatles last movie Let It Be and the Let It Be album. Even though the Let It Be movie played in theaters over fifty years ago, and even though it has disappeared from circulation, memories of that movie remain strong. The 80 minute run time was divided between The Beatles working in the cavernous Twickenham studio, the basement studio at Apple Headquarters, and the triumphant rooftop concert at the Apple HQ. Despite the good feeling of the final sequence with no narration, the overall effect of the movie was depressing, especially the first part. If you wanted a portrait of a band breaking up, this was it. It's no surprise then that this film did not receive home video distribution. For a short time, Let It Be was available as a rental ...