Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary 'Get Back' delayed to 2021, sneak peek released
Peter Jackson's documentary 'The Beatles: Get Back' has been postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film, built from 60 hours of unseen video and 150 hours of audio, focuses on the band's behind-the-scenes moments in 1969. A five-minute preview was released as a Christmas gift for fans. The documentary includes the full, never-before-seen rooftop concert, the Beatles' last live performance as a complete group. Jackson, an Oscar winner for 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, expressed hope to bring smiles during difficult times.
Key facts
- The Beatles: Get Back will be released in 2021
- Film delayed due to health emergency
- Documentary uses 60 hours of video and 150 hours of audio
- Focuses on behind-the-scenes material
- Five-minute preview released as Christmas gift
- Film covers the year 1969
- Includes the full rooftop concert for the first time
- Rooftop concert was the band's last complete performance
Entities
Artists
- Peter Jackson
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- George Harrison
- Ringo Starr
Institutions
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom