The Long, Winding, and Weird Legacy of the Beatles’ Notorious ‘Let It Be’ Movie
After being officially unavailable for decades, one of the most maligned rock documentaries ever is finally being re-released. It deserves a second look.
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Subscribe NowAfter being officially unavailable for decades, one of the most maligned rock documentaries ever is finally being re-released. It deserves a second look.
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