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What else is left to know about The Beatles? What else is left to know about the most mystical of them?
Well, Martin Scorseses is here to show us that it´s a lot.
The documentary will debut in two parts – on Oct. 5 and 6, 2011 – exclusively on HBO.
What is George Harrison: Living in the Material World about? Plot Synopsis
George Harrison: Living in the Material World focuses the imaginative and inspired eye of one of cinema’s most preeminent filmmakers on one of the world’s most influential men. The film takes viewers on the musical and spiritual voyage that was George Harrison’s life, much of it told in his own words. The result is deeply moving and touches each viewer in unique and individual ways.
I still cry every time I watch The Concert for George, so I´m ready to do the same in this one.
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Academy Award®-winning director Martin Scorsese traces Harrison’s life from his musical beginnings in Liverpool through his life as a musician, a seeker, a philanthropist and a filmmaker, weaving together interviews with Harrison and his closest friends, performances, home movies and photographs. Much of the material in the film has never been seen or heard before. The result is a rare glimpse into the mind and soul of one of the most talented artists of his generation and a profoundly intimate and affecting work of cinema.
The film includes interviews with Eric Clapton, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, George Martin, Paul McCartney, Yoko Ono, Tom Petty, Phil Spector, Ringo Starr and Jackie Stewart. They speak honestly and frankly about George’s many talents and contradictions.
“When Martin Scorsese brings a project to HBO, we all know it is going to be very special, and he has added to that body of work with this monumental film on George Harrison,” says Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “From rock‘n’roll icon to moviemaker, to spiritual seeker and humanitarian, George Harrison was a true renaissance man. This amazing film will illuminate every aspect of Harrison’s remarkable, multifaceted life.”
Comments Scorsese, “Like so many millions of people, I first came to know George through the music, which was the soundtrack of our world. The Beatles’ music, those beautifully lyrical guitar breaks and solos, those unforgettable songs of George’s like ‘I Me Mine’ or ‘If I Needed Someone,’ and the images, in magazines, on album covers, the TV appearances, the newsreel footage, the Richard Lester movies; and then there was the world after the Beatles, when George and his music seemed to open up and flower. I will never forget the first time I heard ‘All Things Must Pass,’ the overwhelming feeling of taking in that all glorious music for the first time. It was like walking into a cathedral. George was making spiritually awake music – we all heard and felt it – and I think that was the reason that he came to occupy a very special place in our lives. So when I was offered the chance to make this picture, I jumped at it. Spending time with Olivia, interviewing so many of George’s closest friends, reviewing all that footage, some of it never seen before, and listening to all of that magnificent music – it was a joy, and an experience I’ll always treasure.
Notes Olivia Harrison, “Martin Scorsese’s intuition towards George was evident the first time we met to discuss this project. He sensed what George was about: his music, his strong beliefs, his art, his place in the Beatles’ story and his extraordinary life afterwards. Marty’s wonderful film has found all of that and more.
“I always hoped HBO would be our North American partners because of their respect for artistry. I am doubly happy to be working with their excellent team.”
“This film was an extraordinary journey for all involved and it has been a sheer pleasure working with Martin Scorsese and Olivia Harrison to bring the amazing story and legacy of George Harrison to life. We have found the perfect partner in HBO Documentary Films and are proud to have them on board to bring this incredible film to North American audiences,” adds Nigel Sinclair.
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I am happy this man made his mark in the world and…Shared something special that is going to last forever and ever and that is the gift of music and…That is pure joy applied towards the earth.
George Harrison is a great part of are History and…He changed the world as we know it and by bringing other people together with a smile and a sweet song from his Heart.
A True Blue Blessing on this world…Richness of love and joy and Hope and most of all care and a feeling that every one can share in this world…Weather we are apart or together?
His Heart and Soul is a Gift to the world and no matter what age you are or throw time…YOUR FAMILY CAN GATHER SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST UNTIL THE END OF TIME…TIME FROZEN FOREVER IN A TIME BOTTLE Makes it a true classic and what classic means is history and that what brings us all together…But George Harrison brings us together some where every minute in this world…some one is playing his music and singing along on a song?