George Harrison: Living in the Material World

Aroview: Martin Scorsese argues for the greatness of The Beatles' unassuming lead guitarist in this full-bodied hagiography.

As with his Bob Dylan documentary, Scorsese generously details Harrison's artistic career and personal development, with a wealth of archival footage and talking head appraisals delivered over the 3-hour-plus duration. Though likely to satisfy completists more than casual Beatles fans, the film is a further showcase of its director's mastery of nonfiction material, and sits comfortably alongside his other excellent music documentaries.

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