The Beatles Boston
Synopsis
The Beatles’ arrival in the U.S. in 1964 created a massive cultural phenomenon. Beatle-Mania swept the nation. The city of Boston embraced the Four Lads from Liverpool. Filmmaker and lifelong Beatle fan Eric Green examines The Beatles’ history with Boston: their concerts, their fan base, and their connections to the city. Using archival footage, visiting locations as they look today, and talking to Beatle experts, this documentary short shows why Boston has always loved The Beatles and continues to today!
Crew
Director / Writer / Producer / Cinematography / Editor / Host / Narrator
Featured Interviewees
Andrew Arsenault
Screenings
(1/25/2014) Cape Ann Community Cinema in Gloucester, MA
Screened as part of Beatle Mania Anniversary celebration
WZLX-FM's Beatles 50th Anniversary Party
(2/9/2014) CBS Scene Restaurant and Bar in Foxborough, MA
Screened as part of celebration of 50th anniversary of The Beatles' Ed Sullivan Appearance
Harrifest - A Tribute to George Harrison
(2/16/2014) Whites of Westport in Westport, MA
Screened as part of George Harrison celebration event
Beatles Invade Boston: 50th Anniversary Celebration
(9/14/2014) West End Museum in Boston, MA
Screened as part of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' Boston Garden concert
Elvis and The Beatles: The Greatest Concert That Never Was
(12/6/2014) The Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA
Screened as part of The Mahoney Brothers' tribute concert
Beatlejuice: "You Say It's Your Birthday" Bash
(2/6/2016) The Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA
Screened as part of Beatlejuice's tribute concert
WZLX-FM's Beatles Night
(9/17/2016) Mendon Twin Drive-In in Mendon, MA
Screened as part of Beatles celebration night including Ron Howard's The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
WZLX-FM's Beatles Night
(9/16/2017) Mendon Twin Drive-In in Mendon, MA
Screened as part of Beatles celebration night including Robert Zemeckis’ 1978 film I Wanna Hold Your Hand and the 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night