George Harrison: Living in the Material World: Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 5, 2011
  • Season #: 1
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75 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: Martin Scorsese documentary focuses on the life of George Harrison, including growing up in Liverpool, to his days with The Beatles, and his life after the band through interviews, letters, photographs, and some never-before-seen footage.
  • Genre(s): Documentary

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Oct 4, 2011
    100
    Beautifully filmed, George Harrison: Living in the Material World is especially good on the singer-guitarist's post-Beatles life as he sought enlightenment in Eastern religions. [10 Oct 2011, p.40]
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 4, 2011
    80
    An absorbing and beautifully made film in its own right, whose 208 minutes mostly fly by.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    Oct 4, 2011
    75
    At 208 minutes, Scorsese has accomplished the best documentary that is probably possible.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Oct 5, 2011
    60
    In contrast to Scorsese's other work, like his Bob Dylan documentary and "The Last Waltz," George Harrison feels like it doesn't get far below the surface.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. ekolite82
    10
    This is probably the most entertaining documentary I have ever watched, personally. I think anyone from the hard-core Beatles fans to the casual Beatles fans will appreciate the quality footage and interviews.… Expand
  2. chappydboz
    9
    This documentary takes its time, slowly revealing the character of this legendary man.. the footage is raw and personal.. much of it previously unreleased.. i consider myself a pretty knowledgeable Beatles fan, but after watching this, I have a fresh perspective on the band and especially GH songs.. The second half got really emotional for me.. i felt so in-tune with the man via the poignant interviews and footage.. he lived a big, inspiring life..… Collapse

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