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Watch George Harrison: Living in the Material World (2011) Online

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He was part of the most famous rock-'n'-roll quartet in history. But George Harrison was much more than just a member of The Beatles.

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1. Part 1Now viewing2011-11-121h 34m8.0Scorsese traces Harrison's life from his beginnings in Liverpool to becoming a world-famous musician, philanthropist and filmmaker, weaving together interviews with George and his closest friends, photographs and archive footage including live performances - much of it previously unseen. The result is a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most talented artists of his generation. Part one looks at George's early years in The Beatles - from their first gigs in Hamburg and the beginning of Beatlemania, through to his psychedelic phase and involvement in religion and Indian music. The programme includes contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin and Phil Spector
2. Part 22011-11-131h 54mThe second and concluding part of Martin Scorsese's portrait of George Harrison. Part two looks at Harrison's post-Beatles days - as a member of the Travelling Wilburys and a solo artist, as well as looking at his non-musical ventures, including his work as a movie producer and his family life with wife Olivia and son Dhani. Racing legend Jackie Stewart tells of George's love of motor racing, Monty Python's Eric Idle recounts how George saved the Life of Brian from catastrophe by re-mortgaging his mansion to help finance it, and there are contributions from Travelling Wilbury bandmates including Tom Petty. Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison gives a poignant account of her life with the Beatle, including the harrowing tale of the night when a violent intruder attacked them at home one evening in 1999.

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George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self
Klaus Voormann
Self
Ringo Starr
Self
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Astrid Kirchherr
Self
Pattie Boyd
Self
Dhani Harrison
Self
George Martin
Self
Eric Clapton
Self
Yoko Ono
Self
Brian Epstein
Self (archive footage)
Ravi Shankar
Self (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
Self (archive footage)
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
Self (archive footage)
Mike Love
Self (archive footage)
Cynthia Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Ken Scott
Self
Jane Birkin
Self
David Hemmings
Self (archive footage from "Blow-Up")

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How many seasons does George Harrison: Living in the Material World have?

George Harrison: Living in the Material World has 1 season and 2 episodes.

When did George Harrison: Living in the Material World first air?

George Harrison: Living in the Material World first aired in 2011.

Is George Harrison: Living in the Material World still running?

George Harrison: Living in the Material World's status on TMDB is: Ended.

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George Harrison: Living in the Material World is classified as Documentary.