Thursday 21 May 2015

THE BEATLES IN PORTLAND (10th Anniversary Edition)


Picture "The Beatles In Portland" is an historic documentary detailing the events of August 22, 1965 when the Beatles performed at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland Oregon.  Featured here are interviews with over 30 concert goers telling their stories and describing the excitement of seeing the Beatles live on stage.  Chapters in this DVD presentation include "Booking The Concert" with Zollie Volchok, "The Beatles vs. The American Legion" (the battle over use of Memorial Coliseum), "Arrival At The Airport" with fans that were there to welcome the Beatles, the plane's engine smoking upon landing, and an interview with Al Ouchi (the Beatles limousine driver while in Portland), "The Press Conference" with photographer Allan de Lay and others that attended, "Sound Equipment" narrated by Andy Babiuk, author of the book "Beatles Gear", "The Opening Acts" with Richard "Scar" Lopez talking about the five opening acts that traveled with the Beatles including his band "Cannibal & The Headhunters", "The Beatles Meet The Beach Boys" with Steve Brown and his story of taking the Beach Boys backstage to meet the Beatles in Portland, "The Concert" with numerous fans telling their stories and describing the Beatles performance, and "The Departure".
Also featured are over 100 exclusive photos of the Beatles performing on stage in Portland, during the press conference, arriving at the airport and other related photos.
10th Anniversary Edition includes newly found Airport Arrival & Press Conference film footage
Bonus DVD includes:
The original performance contract and rider
Interview with "Sounds Incorporated"
Alan Ginsburg's "Portland Coliseum" poem
Concert memorabilia,Concert ticket stubs and more....

This is the preview trailer for the 2005 documentary titled "The Beatles In Portland - The Complete Story". The complete film runs 112 minutes and includes a second DVD full of special features. Also an audio CD featuring a live audience recording of the Portland show and more.

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