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George Harrison Documentary Will Premiere on HBO

Martin Scorcese-produced film will include unseen footage of the late Beatle

July 14, 2011 9:30 AM ET
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A new documentary about the life of George Harrison featuring home movies, interviews and unseen footage of the late Beatle will premiere on HBO in October. George Harrison: Living in the Material World, a film produced by Martin Scorcese along with Harrison's widow Olivia, is set to air in two parts on October 5th and 6th.

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The documentary will include interviews with Harrison's Beatles bandmates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, as well as Yoko Ono, Phil Spector, George Martin and his close friend Eric Clapton. A book accompanying the film will hit stores in September and will feature photos, letters, diaries and other items from Harrison's personal archives.

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