Ultra rare documentary film Paul McCartney and Wings – One Hand Clapping is coming to cinemas for the first time ever.
The film was shot in 1974, and caught Paul McCartney and Wings in the studio. Fresh from a trip to Nashville to record ‘Junior’s Farm’, the group are shown in full creative mode, working at Abbey Road Studios.
Rarely shown, it was recently remastered, with a number of unseen elements added as a bonus. An exclusive cinema event witnesses a limited number of screenings, and it’s packed with captivating moments for the big screen.
Paul McCartney comments…
“It’s so great to look back on that period and see the little live show we did. We made a pretty good noise actually! It was a great time for the band, we started to have success with Wings, which had been a long time coming.”
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The documentary was directed by David Litchfield, and this screening event will boast the previously unreleased Backyard Sessions – spotlighting Paul McCartney on acoustic guitar performing much-loved moments from his catalogue.
The screenings will also utilise an exclusive filmed introduction by Paul McCartney and previously unseen Polaroid photographs from the sessions.
Shot on 1970s video tape, the original prints have been scanned and restored at 4K; the between song dialogue has been de-mixed using Wingnut’s MAL software and the film features a new Dolby Atmos audio mix by Steve Orchard and Giles Martin. Pristine, in other words.
“We are looking forward to bringing the legendary music of Paul McCartney to the big screen and offering fans a front-row seat to his enduring legacy,” said Marc Allenby, CEO, Trafalgar Releasing. “This cinematic experience will transport audiences back to a golden era of rock and roll while captivating new fans with the magic of this iconic band. It’s a must-see event for music lovers of all generations.”
Tickets for the screening event go on sale from 2pm on August 16th.
