The Beatles: Get Back and the magic of seeing chords become anthems

By Mark Goodall, Senior Lecturer Film and Media, University of Bradford

Filmed in January 1969, the documentary “Let It Be” follows The Beatles rehearsing and recording songs for their 12th studio album of the same name. It also includes footage of the legendary rooftop concert by the group, which would be their last public performance together.

Reaction to the film was lukewarm at the time. The British Film Institue’s Monthly Film Bulletin regarded it as “rather tedious” and the response to the accompanying…

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