Who directed the 1970 film Let It Be?
Michael Lindsay-Hogg directed the 1970 documentary film Let It Be. He had previously worked with The Beatles on promotional films for Paperback Writer, Rain, Hey Jude and Revolution.
Questions about Let It Be (1970 film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did The Beatles perform their final public concert on a rooftop in London?
The Beatles performed their final public concert on the rooftop of Apple headquarters on the 30th of January 1969. This performance lasted 42 minutes and included songs such as Get Back, Don't Let Me Down, I've Got a Feeling, One After 909 and Dig a Pony before police intervened.
Why was George Harrison temporarily quitting The Beatles during the 1969 rehearsals?
George Harrison quit the band on Friday the 10th of January 1969 due to tensions exacerbated by cold conditions at Twickenham Film Studios and criticism from Paul McCartney regarding his guitar part on Two of Us. Harrison later wrote the song Wah-Wah that afternoon after leaving the sessions.
What date did the world premiere of the film take place in New York City?
The world premiere of the film took place in New York City on the 13th of May 1970. UK premieres followed one week later at the Liverpool Gaumont Cinema and London Pavilion without attendance from any of the band members.
When was the restored 4K version of the film released for streaming on Disney+?
The restored 4K version of the film became available on Disney+ on the 8th of May 2024. This release marked the first public screening since the original theatrical run following decades of limited distribution and internal disputes.