The Beatles’ iconic 1969 rooftop concert will debut as a 60-minute feature at select IMAX theaters later this month, with the event screening also featuring a filmmaker Q&A with The Beatles: Get Back director/producer Peter Jackson.
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The Beatles’ iconic 1969 rooftop concert will debut as a 60-minute feature at select IMAX theaters later this month, with the event screening also featuring a filmmaker Q&A with The Beatles: Get Back director/producer Peter Jackson.
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