How the Beatles Changed the World

How the Beatles Changed the World

Directed by Tom O'Dell
20171hr 49min

Step into a time machine and journey back to the era when four young lads from Liverpool shook the world to its core. "How the Beatles Changed the World" is not just a documentary; it's a love letter to the cultural earthquake that was the Fab Four. Witness their meteoric rise from local sensations to global icons, and feel the seismic shift they brought to music, society, and beyond.

Through a kaleidoscope of fresh interviews and rare archival footage, this film peels back the layers of Beatlemania to reveal the raw, unfiltered impact these musicians had on the world. From their rebellious beginnings to their evolution into countercultural icons, every frame pulses with the energy and innovation that made The Beatles more than just a band - they were a revolution. Get ready to tap your feet, hum along to timeless tunes, and discover how these four lads changed the course of history. This is not just a movie; it's a magical mystery tour you won't want to miss.

Cast

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage)

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage)

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

John Lennon

Mick Jagger

Self (archive footage)

Mick Jagger

George Harrison

Self (archive footage)

George Harrison

Yoko Ono

Self (archive footage)

Yoko Ono

John F. Kennedy

Self (archive footage)

John F. Kennedy

Timothy Leary

Self (archive footage)

Timothy Leary

Allen Ginsberg

Self (archive footage)

Allen Ginsberg

Thomas Arnold

Narrator

Thomas Arnold

Jonathan Gould

Brian Epstein

Self (archive footage)

Brian Epstein

John Dunbar

Anthony DeCurtis

Tony Bramwell

Robert Christgau

Chris Ingham

Thomas Arnold

Narrator (voice)

Thomas Arnold

Mark Paytress

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