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For anybody who remembers all of the excitement of when the Beatles landed in New York for the very first time, "The First U.S. Visit" uniquely chronicles the inside story of the two trmarkable weeks when Beatlemania first ignited America. The pioneering Maysles brothers, who filmed at the shoulders of John, Paul, George nnd Ringo, innovated an intimate documentary style of film-making which set the benchmark for rock and roll cinematography that remains to this day. Through the eyes of the Beatles, this film reveals a pivotal time in American history when, in 1964, the post-Kennedy nation was sprung from its gloom by its enthusiasm for the new sensation from England. Granted all access, the Maysles brothers filmed the Beatles off-guard and off-duty: in hotel roms and nightclubs, at photo sessions, press conferences, traveling side-by-side in limos and on trains to record the trip as the Beatles sped around the States leaving the nation spellbound. This version also includes film of their debut concert at the Washington Coliseum and their historic appearances on the Ed Sullivan show, including the seminal moment on February 9th when the band first exploded into the homes of 73 million TV viewers. This DVD also features a "making-of" program with footage that's never been seen before. The experience is revealingly recalled in an interview with Albert Maysles, who also provies an audio commentary for the main film, which itself marks a defining moment in the cultural life of a nation. Song highlights include "She Loves You" and "I Want To Hold Your Hand", performed before enthusiastic crowds.Read full review
THe Beatles in their early years. This movie shows them in the way they really were. In my eyes the best Beatle-document there is. Henk, Netherlands
They sold me a dvd that doesnt work, i needed it for a birthday present, we put it in two different dvd players and computers. A total deception.
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