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Going Underground: Paul McCartney, the Beatles and the UK Counterculture

Going Underground: Paul McCartney, the Beatles and the UK Counterculture

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Documentary

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Feature-length documentary examining the growth of the UK Counterculture in the mid-1960s, and Paul McCartney's involvement with this movement, which had a significant impact on the Beatles' music and their evolution during the latter half of the decade.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

153 mins

Rating

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Release Date

01 October 2013

Country

Cast

Joe Boyd

Joe Boyd

Mick Farren

Mick Farren

Barry Miles

Barry Miles

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