New Beatles documentary includes intimate footage that's been locked in a vault for 50 years

"The Beatles: Get Back" contains never-before-seen footage of the band.
There is certainly no shortage of material about The Beatles out there. We've got feature films, documentaries, biopics, books, magazine articles and more going back decades. Surely we must have seen everything there is to see, right?
Wrong, apparently. A new documentary coming to Disney+ boasts intimate, never-before-seen footage of the iconic band that's been locked away in a vault for half a century. Hours and hours of it.
The trailer for "Get Back" begins with intrigue. "In January 1969, a film crew was given unprecedented access to document The Beatles at work," it says. "This resulted in over 57 hours of the most intimate footage ever shot of the band."
"The footage has been locked in a vault for over half a century. Unseen … until now."
The documentary series "The Beatles: Get Back" will be a three-part event airing November 25–27, with each episode running two hours. The series was directed by Peter Jackson of "Lord of the Rings" fame, and covers a three-week period in which the band had to write and record 14 songs leading up to their first live performance in three years. Jackson is the only person to have been given access to the footage, which has been painstakingly restored, in more than 50 years.
There is so much lore and legend wrapped up in The Beatles' history, it's quite lovely to see candid footage of them working together behind the scenes and even more of a treat to see some of the world's most beloved songs come together.
The Beatles: Get Back | Official Trailer | Disney+youtu.be
The year 1969 would be a big one for The Beatles. It's the year John Lennon and Yoko Ono got married, the album "Abbey Road" was released and the band ultimately broke up. So the timing of this footage early in the year gives us a glimpse into the creative genius and turmoil that came to define that year for the group.
(And in a final full-circle bit of irony, according to The Chicago Tribune, The Beatles had wanted to make and star in their own "Lord of the Rings" movie musical back in the 1960s. They wanted Stanley Kubrick to direct it, but he turned them down. Even if he had agreed, though, J.R.R. Tolkien apparently wasn't a fan of The Beatles and didn't want to give them the rights to it, so the idea was dead on arrival anyway. How funny that Peter Jackson, who created the epic "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, ended up getting exclusive access to footage of The Beatles for this documentary.)
The doc series looks awesome. Watching four of the world's most famous musicians creating the songs we know and love will be a treat. (How about George Harrison not being able to figure out what lyrics should come after "Something in the way she moves…" and John Lennon telling him to sing "like cauliflower" until the right words came to him?) They were brilliant together, but it wasn't effortless. They worked hard on their craft, trying different things until they got it just right.
How fun that we get to see something new from The Beatles when we thought we'd seen it all.
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12 non-threatening leadership strategies for women
We mustn't hurt a man's feelings.
Men and the feels.
Note: This an excerpt is from Sarah Cooper's book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings.
In this fast-paced business world, female leaders need to make sure they're not perceived as pushy, aggressive, or competent.
One way to do that is to alter your leadership style to account for the fragile male ego.
Should men accept powerful women and not feel threatened by them? Yes. Is that asking too much?
IS IT?
Sorry, I didn't mean to get aggressive there. Anyhoo, here are twelve non-threatening leadership strategies for women.
Encourage.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When setting a deadline, ask your coworker what he thinks of doing something, instead of just asking him to get it done. This makes him feel less like you're telling him what to do and more like you care about his opinions.
Sharing ideas.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When sharing your ideas, overconfidence is a killer. You don't want your male coworkers to think you're getting all uppity. Instead, downplay your ideas as just "thinking out loud," "throwing something out there," or sharing something "dumb," "random," or "crazy."
Email requests.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Pepper your emails with exclamation marks and emojis so you don't come across as too clear or direct. Your lack of efficient communication will make you seem more approachable.
Idea sharing.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
If a male coworker steals your idea in a meeting, thank him for it. Give him kudos for how he explained your idea so clearly. And let's face it, no one might've ever heard it if he hadn't repeated it.
Sexism.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When you hear a sexist comment, the awkward laugh is key. Practice your awkward laugh at home, with your friends and family, and in the mirror. Make sure you sound truly delighted even as your soul is dying inside.
Mansplain.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Men love explaining things. But when he's explaining something and you already know that, it might be tempting to say, "I already know that." Instead, have him explain it to you over and over again. It will make him feel useful and will give you some time to think about how to avoid him in the future.
Mistakes.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Pointing out a mistake is always risky so it's important to always apologize for noticing the mistake and then make sure that no one thinks you're too sure about it. People will appreciate your "hey what do I know?!" sensibilities.
Promotions.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Asking your manager for a promotion could make you seem power- hungry, opportunistic, and transparent. Instead, ask a male coworker to vouch for you. Have your coworker tell your manager you'd be great for the role even though you don't really want it. This will make you more likely to actually get that promotion.
Rude.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Sometimes not everyone is properly introduced at the start of a meeting. Don't take it personally even if it happens to you all the time, and certainly don't stop the meeting from moving forward to introduce yourself. Sending a quick note afterward is the best way to introduce yourself without seeming too self-important.
Interruptions.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When you get interrupted, you might be tempted to just continue talking or even ask if you can finish what you were saying. This is treacherous territory. Instead, simply stop talking. The path of least resistance is silence.
Collaboration.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When collaborating with a man, type using only one finger. Skill and speed are very off-putting.
Disagreements.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
When all else fails, wear a mustache so everyone sees you as more man-like. This will cancel out any need to change your leadership style. In fact, you may even get a quick promotion!
In conclusion...
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
Many women have discovered the secret power of non-threatening leadership. We call it a "secret power" because no one else actually knows about it. We keep our power hidden within ourselves so that it doesn't frighten and intimidate others. That's what makes us the true unsung heroes of the corporate world.
About the Author: Sarah Cooper
Sarah Cooper is a writer, comedian, and author of 100 Tricks to Appear Smart in Meetings. Her new book, How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men's Feelings, is out now.
The comedic book cover.
With permission from Sarah Cooper.
A satirical take on what it's like to be a woman in the workplace, Cooper draws from her experience as a former executive in the world of tech (she's a former Googler and Yahooer). You can get the book here.
This article was originally published on March 25, 2019.