Concert for George
Seen it?2003 | 140 min | Music, Documentary
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Critics loved it (82 on Metacritic), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved The Last Waltz or Moonage Daydream, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 . Organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne. A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death. Proceeds from the film also went to the Material World Charitable Foundation. The film was shot using discreet cameras from over twelve locations.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$135K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Leland
- Joe BrownSelf
- Eric ClaptonSelf
- Jools HollandSelf
- Sam BrownSelf
- Jeff LynneSelf
- Paul McCartneySelf
- Tom PettySelf
- Billy PrestonSelf
- Ringo StarrSelf
- Anoushka ShankarSelf