It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond (2017)

2017-05-261h 53m

Featuring interviews with former employees, fellow musicians, family members and journalists, and supported by original and exclusive never-seen-before footage, this star-studded rockumentary offers a fascinating insight into the creation and recording of one of the most ground-breaking and influential albums in pop history.

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