Best Documentary Films Recommendations of The Beatles, Their Latest Film 'LET IT BE' Will be Released on May 8, 2024

THE BEATLES: THE FIRST U.S VISIT is a documentary film about The Beatles' first tour in the United States. The film, filled with concert footage, press conferences, and personal recordings of their experiences, also covers their journey from NYC to Washington DC and down to Miami Beach.  

AS VS JOHN LENNON is a documentary film that recalls the moment when John Lennon was seen as a threat by the American government. The film discusses how John Lennon was found with excessive amounts of marijuana and was almost deported from the US at the same time.  

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK shows a glimpse into their personal lives at that time and how difficult their schedule was to shine under the spotlight. It tells how this impacted their mental health and led them to use marijuana, as well as various factors that made them stop touring forever.  

ABOVE US ONLY SKY tells the story of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's life after the breakup of The Beatles. It showcases their life during the recording of John Lennon's album Imagine and their married life.  

GET BACK consists of 60 hours of archive recordings recreated and edited by Peter Jackson. The film covers the making of The Beatles' album Let It Be. The recording sessions in the film became a blow to The Beatles, leading to their permanent breakup.  

GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD tells the story of a 4-hour spiritual experience. It narrates George Harrison's journey in The Beatles, with Scorsese delving into George's life after The Beatles and his struggle against addiction.  

GOOD OL FREDA tells the story of a teenage girl from Liverpool, the hometown of The Beatles, who later became the secretary and loyal manager for the band throughout the 1960s. This film will highlight Freda's role in the band, an extraordinary woman who was previously lost in history.