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McCartney's Inner Struggle: The 'Man on the Run' Years
18 Feb
Summary
- Documentary explores McCartney's least-known post-Beatles period.
- Film features interviews with McCartney, Linda, and other close associates.
- Director aimed for intimacy beyond a mere 'jukebox of anecdotes'.
Filmmaker Morgan Neville, known for '20 Feet From Stardom,' presents 'Man on the Run,' a documentary focusing on Paul McCartney's lesser-known period following The Beatles' dissolution.
The film captures McCartney's journey as he moved to a remote part of Scotland with his wife Linda, striving to establish a distinct musical identity. This era, which saw the formation of Wings, initially met with criticism but has since been reevaluated.
Neville shares that his approach involved deep interviews with McCartney, whom he found adept at making others comfortable. The documentary utilizes archival footage and photographs by Linda McCartney, alongside interviews with the couple, their children, and other musicians like Sean Ono Lennon and Mick Jagger. Neville aimed to create an intimate portrayal, moving beyond a simple collection of anecdotes.
'Man on the Run' will have a limited global cinema release on Thursday, with a February 27 premiere on Prime Video. Neville suggests this may be his final music-themed documentary.
