On their 1963 christmas record, the beatles give thanks to good ol freda. Freda kelly born 1945 was the secretary to brian epstein and the english rock band the beatles from 1962 through 1972, and president of the groups official fan club. An unvarnished view of the beatles told by their secretary, good ol freda guest blog. Good ol freda celebrates a woman close to the beatles. Beatles secretary freda kelly charming on screen, in person.
Youll notice we replaced the 5star fan ratings with the rotten tomatoes audience score to help you choose a movie to watch. Good ol freda feels like a product approved by the. A documentary in which freda kelly looks back at her career as lifelong secretary for the beatles. On commentary with freda kelly and director ryan white. Good ol freda premiered at the sxsw film festival in austin, tx and is now playing in theaters and festivals around the world check back often for updates. Kelly shares her experiences dealing with the band and its families publically for the first time. On that recording george harrison thanked freda kelly for her work, and the other three beatles call out good old freda. History notes that the beatles were together for 10 years, but freda kelly worked for them for 11. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more. Freda kelly was just a shy liverpudlian teenager when she. This revealing doc shares her amazing stories about the band for. Kelly, a divorced grandmother who still works as a secretary, isnt. You will never see another documentary like this the tale of. Off special features commentary with freda kelly and director ryan white.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing good ol freda near you. Many people came in and out of the bands circle as they grew to international stardom, but freda maintained her. Documentary on the beatles loyal, long suffering secretary freda kelly, who gives a front row seat to the biggest pop culture phenomenon of the 20th century. The story of freda kelly, a shy liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big. The untold story of freda kelly, the beatles trusted secretary and friend throughout their rise to. And, lucky for us, shes finally decided to tell her story, in ryan whites delightful documentary good ol freda.
Kelly worked with the band as it rose from local popularity to worldwide fame, and through its dissolution. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, freda tells her tales for the first time in 50 years. Sep 19, 20 and, lucky for us, shes finally decided to tell her story, in ryan whites delightful documentary good ol freda. As an interviewee, kellya devoted fan from the bands cavern club days who was hired at 17 to oversee the beatles growing fan clubis likable and upbeat, though never candid. While the fab four were on the rise to success, freda kelly, a shy teenage girl and fellow liverpool native joined their team as a secretary. Everything you need to know about good ol freda movie 20. The movie is the story of freda kelly, the beatles secretary from 19611972, who also ran the beatles fan club. Good ol freda chats with freda kelly, the onetime secretary for the beatles, but. Aug 28, 20 freda kelly was the beatles devoted secretary and friend from the beginning, witnessing their rise to stardom and eventual breakup.
Good ol freda 20 freda kelly, a shy liverpudlian teen, works for a new local band the beatles hoping to make it big. The title of the film comes from the 1963 beatles christmas album, a special record created each year by the group for its fan club members. Freda kelly was the beatles devoted secretary and friend from the beginning, witnessing their rise to stardom and eventual breakup. Filled with old photos and drenched in nostalgia, with a host of interviewees to attest to her good humor and efficiency, good ol freda is a slight movie that exists largely because of the. Kelly, a divorced grandmother who still works as a secretary, isnt about to dish the dirt. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life. Music documentaries dont get more inessential than good ol freda, a kickstarterfunded, notquiteprofile of freda kelly, the beatles longtime secretary. Good ol freda was released in 20 on friday, september 6, 20 in limited movie theaters.
Sep 12, 20 on freda s desk was a small picture of an unknown group that she had befriended at a nightclub called the cavern. Sep 05, 20 ryan whites affectionate documentary good ol freda taps into the tender roots of the beatles radiant run, viewed through the recollections of an unsung member of their organization. Good ol freda by ryan white john lennon, paul mccartney. Good ol freda movie information and showtimes in edmonton.
Film threat this sweet, wise soul will win your heart, prompt your tears, and earn your respect. The film is being released in theaters, on itunes and vod this friday, september 6. In good ol freda, freda tells her stories for the first time in 50. Good ol freda producer shares behindthescenes insights. The title of the film comes from the 1963 beatles christmas album, a special. In good ol freda, freda tells her stories for the first time in 50 years. Read the good ol freda movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Freda kelly in good ol freda 20 paul mccartney, the beatles, and freda. With freda kelly, paul mccartney, john lennon, george harrison. Everything you need to know about good ol freda movie. The documentary, good ol freda plays tonight at the wheeler opera house. Freda kelly born 1945 was the secretary to brian epstein and the english rock band the.
Daytrippin recently interviewed film producer, kathy mccabe, to learn more about the new film, good ol freda, and its star, beatles fan club secretary and confidante, freda kelly. Freda kelly, paul mccartney, john lennon, ryan white. An interactive guide to the seattle times best movie recommendations from the past few years. The movie opens with photographs and voiceovers of each individual member of the beatles as they introduce themselves and give kudos to freda. From 1961, when the beatles ripped open the liverpool. Kelly shot to the top of the right place, right time list overnight when, almost by accident, she became a member of the beatles inner circle, known to the fab four and fans round the world as good ol freda. One of few films produced with the support of the living. Kelly finally opens up about working for the beatles. John lennon, paul mccartney, george harrison and ringo starr. There were 14 other movies released on the same date, including riddick, adore and butcher boys.
Read the good ol freda movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Onoff commentary with freda kelly and director ryan white. Watch good ol freda online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Freda kelly bears witness to music and cultural history by working for the beatles. Kelly opens up for the cameras in good ol freda as she reminisces about her. It regrettably contains no insightful interviews with mccartney, starr or george. The world was fascinated by the music of four lads from liverpool, england.
A 20 documentary, good ol freda, chronicled kellys tenplus year. Good ol freda visits the beatles longtime secretary the new. Good ol freda official movie site behind a great band. Good ol freda premiered at the sxsw film festival 20 in austin, texas. Jul 12, 2017 good ol freda is the title of ryan whites documentary about the groups fiercely devoted secretary, who hadnt broken her silence until now out of loyalty to her favorite band. I am not associated nor friends with any of the films makers nor with the distributor of this. Dec 05, 20 fast forward some five decades, and 68yearold kelly recounts those days and many more in ryan whites documentary good ol freda. A 20 documentary, good ol freda, chronicled kellys tenplus year association with the group and its members.
Film threat director ryan white seems to have stumbled on an untapped pocket rich with beatles lore. Ryan whites affectionate documentary good ol freda taps into the tender roots of the beatles radiant run, viewed through the recollections of an unsung member of their organization. Expect a new insight into one of the great creative explosions of our times, and lots of scenes of john lennon being scouse and sarcastic. According to white, freda saw the beatles perform more than 180 times at the cavern from 1961 to 1963, mostly during the groups lunchtime sessions. Nov 27, 20 the world is full of beatle movies, and good ol freda, directed by ryan white, certainly isnt the best. She was such a familiar figure that the group knew her even before manager brian epstein plucked. Fast forward some five decades, and 68yearold kelly recounts those days and many more in ryan whites documentary good ol freda. Good ol freda is an interesting documentary about freda kelly and her 11 years as secretary for the beatles from 1962 to 1973. An innocent only 17 at the time in what was a very innocent time, good ol freda could never exist in 20 and that is a shame. The subject of good ol freda, a new documentary that premiered at sxsw 20, ms. Information about the movie good ol freda, including the good ol freda trailer and movie. The world is full of beatle movies, and good ol freda, directed by ryan white, certainly isnt the best.
Right away, ringo good ol freda profiles freda kelly, above in a scrapbook photo, flanked by ringo starr, left, and george harrison. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish. If youre a beatles freak, good ol freda is an indispensable mustsee. She was not only a topnotch secretary, but also an endearing fan and friend. Documentary on the beatles loyal, long suffering secretary freda kelly, who gives a front row seat to the biggest.
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