The Beatles and India (India)
(95 min; 2021; English)
Directed by Ajoy Bose who will introduce the film
Screening will be followed by a discussion
A unique historical chronicle of the enduring love affair between The Beatles and India that started more than half century ago. The film uses rare archival footage, photographs, eye-witness accounts and expert comments along with location shoots across India to bring alive the fascinating journey of George, John, Paul and Ringo from their high-octane celebrity lives in the West to a remote Himalayan ashram in search of spiritual bliss that inspired an unprecedented burst of creative song writing. The film is the first serious exploration of how India shaped the evolution of the greatest ever rock band and their own pioneering role bridging two vastly different cultures across the universe