Restored Beatles' 'Let It Be' Documentary Set for Disney+ Premiere

The long-unavailable Beatles film 'Let It Be' has been restored by Peter Jackson and will be re-released on Disney+ on May 8, marking its first official release since 1981.

The 1970 documentary 'Let It Be' directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, which captures The Beatles during their final live performance, has been restored using advanced technology.
Peter Jackson, who directed the 2021 docuseries 'The Beatles: Get Back', used the same restoration techniques for 'Let It Be', enhancing both audio and visual quality.
The restoration was supported by original director Lindsay-Hogg and includes footage not seen in Jackson's 'Get Back', providing a fuller picture of the Beatles' last days together.
Despite its historical significance, 'Let It Be' had not been officially released in over four decades due to its portrayal of The Beatles during a tense period, leading to limited availability and high demand for bootlegs.
The re-release is part of a broader Beatles revival, which includes recent announcements of biopics directed by Sam Mendes, focusing on the lives of the individual Beatles.