Martin Scorsese & Olivia Harrison Interview at 'George Harrison: Living in the Material World' Premiere

The transcript discusses the making of a documentary about George, highlighting the collaboration with Martin Scorsese. It explores the challenges faced, such as using old interviews and the cultural impact of The Beatles. The documentary aims to present George's life and music honestly, without being preachy.

What was the initial reason for the speaker's hesitation in making the documentary about George?

• Lack of interest in George's music

• Inappropriate timing after George's death

• Disagreement with Martin Scorsese

• Insufficient funding for the project

What was one of the main challenges faced in creating the documentary?

• Convincing Martin Scorsese to join the project

• Securing rights to The Beatles' music

• Finding new interviews with George

• Balancing the portrayal of George's life and music

How did the speaker describe the process of using old interviews in the documentary?

• It was straightforward and easy

• It was the most enjoyable part of the process

• It was challenging due to continuity issues

• It was unnecessary for the documentary

What was the speaker's first impression of The Beatles' music?

• It was not very remarkable

• It was a major change from British skiffle music

• It was expected and familiar

• It was similar to American rock and roll

What characterized George's solo career according to the speaker?

• A fearless expression in a questioning culture

• A focus on commercial success

• A departure from music altogether

• A continuation of The Beatles' style