by Mark Deming
synopsis
In February of 1964, Beatlemania began to spread to American shores with the first U.S. visit of John, Paul, George and Ringo to play a short American tour and make two appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. Noted documentary filmmakers David and Albert Maysles had the presence of mind to realize there was a story here, and they followed The Beatles with their cameras throughout their first American adventure, capturing the magic of their music and the glorious madness that was Beatlemania.
characteristics
moods
themes
keywords
hysteria
on-the-road
fan [devotee]
concert-tours
behind-the-scenes
British
concert-footage
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