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Let It Be
Documentary · Music · 1970
A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."
Movie details
Let It Be
“An intimate bioscopic experience with The Beatles.”
1970 Documentary · Music 1h 21m
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One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.6 / 10
Community rating
A documentary chronicling the Beatles' rehearsal sessions in January 1969 for their proposed "back to basics" album, "Get Back," later re-envisioned and released as "Let It Be."
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The archetype split
Who fights over Let It Be?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
John Lennon
Self - The Beatles (uncredited)
Paul McCartney
Self - The Beatles (uncredited)
George Harrison
Self - The Beatles (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
Self - The Beatles (uncredited)
Billy Preston
Self (uncredited)
George Martin
Self (uncredited)
Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Self (uncredited)
Court is in session
Put Let It Be on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.