Unseen footage of The Beatles revealed in new documentary, directed by Peter Jackson - BBC News

Lord of The Rings director, Peter Jackson, has restored more than 50 hours of outtakes from the 1970 Beatles documentary Let It Be.

The documentary sheds new light on the relationship between Paul McCartney and John Lennon before the band finally split in 1970.

The film is in three parts and almost seven-hours long.

The film, Get Back, is on Disney+ from 25 November.

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[robjones]

It speaks volumes that a group that broke up half a century ago, can still provoke so much love and respect in 2021.

The Beatles was the soundtrack to millions who grew up in the 1960s, myself included. This new documentary will be a godsend to all Beatles fans old and new.

[leebatt]

A million thanks for releasing this footage, this band is the soundtrack of my childhood, knowing they were happy at the end is so important to me. Thank you.

[chriswhamilton]

I'm a casual Beatles fan. Heard their hits over the years but only had a passing interest. I watched the documentary and I was enthralled. I have been going down the Beatles rabbit hole for days now and it's amazing.

[MahatMagandi]

Wow haven’t been this excited to watch a documentary in years!

[FunnyasLComedy]

Can we just take a second to appreciate how incredible this footage looks??

[wendydent]

I consider myself so fortunate to been around in the 60s and witnessed what the Beatles did and the memories I have for the rest of my life.Being born in 53 they came along at the right time for me.

[theunwantedcritic]

So I’m a 59 year old African-American guy living in a small suburb of Newark New Jersey. USA. I’ve been a Beatles fan ever since I was a toddler. (Like most people my age.). I remember seeing the cartoon in the 1960s when I was very very young.

I’m so used to hearing all those albums of George Martin produced where everything is finished this is a complete surprise. So I’m watching maybe a half hour so this documentary and what amazes me is that these guys would just jam it out. Everybody was figuring out their parts simultaneously before the song was even really written. No sheet music. A few song lyrics written on paper but it seems very cut and paste to me. They didn’t know how they were going to sing the songs. They didn’t know how the harmonies were going to go. Nothing !!! they just walk in to the studio sit down light up a couple of cigarettes and work the songs out. They must’ve had amazing memories. And when they get stuck they would move on and work on another idea. I can guess that each day the songs are going to become more and more like the ones that we remember.

[cjwilliams]

I've been in bands for nearly 20 years. Even at the LOWEST points you're still a group of people who are brothers in arms doing what you love, cracking jokes, and being creative. Of course looking back, you're gonna see laughter, stupid moments, little arguments. This shows the Beatles were truly a band of friends, just like every other that ever tried to make it. Glad the stigma has been broken, Let It Be can now be looked at in a positive light.

[willpfister]

Have watched it. The biggest redemption story of all time. Didn't think it was possible to be more impressed with them. Peter Jackson needs a Nobel Prize.

[rhondapickins]

So unreal to see the boys in color and the clarity is great. You must realize that at that time almost all television was grainy black and white. So good to see them again.

[susannortham.]

Fascinating watching their creative process unfold while making eternal, brilliant music.

[hyultracolor]

Their songs remains not just evergreen, its timeless.

[Skyisthelimit-fjpk]

So I just finished watching part 1 just now. It was incredible and I cant wait to watch part 2 & 3. Thank you for this amazing 3 part film

[Johnny-dzvl]

I'm 63 and had tears streaming down my face, many beautiful memories. Thank you for your dedication 😎

[MrArchie]

I always love Peter Jackson interviews, he is always friendly and open about what he is working on and what it all means to him. Great guy!

[darthshader]

I'm glad I grew up in the '60's listening to the Beatles!..

[dalegriffin]

For 4 lads that were so famous and successful they were so humble and were so funny and had great personalities and not to mention the talent in all 4 of them, they are my favorite band of all time and will always be until my time is up

[ricorico]

Folks, this is the most important and influential band in the history of the world. It is a fact....

[mikeruzza]

Amazing that we are still learning things about the Beatles!! I've been a fan for 50 years and never a boring moment when it comes to the Fabs!!! The soundtrack of our lives for most of us. Thanks Peter!!!

[jduff]

The fact that The Beatles sang their own songs with weird accents and funny voices makes me feel better for having done it. I realise it's just film, but it was like getting to know them all over again, and I felt like I was sitting right there watching them. Peter really did a great job! My first memory of The Beatles was watching the Ed Sullivan Show and seeing my sister and her friends screaming and just gushing over their fave Beatle. I was only 4-5 years old, but it's a memory that really stuck with me. It appeared to me that John and Paul had the rare type of understanding where they finished each others sentences and were able to compose in real time. Brilliant!