Peter Jackson edit

In a discussion with Rick Rubin, Ringo Starr expressed his views on the edit done by Peter Jackson of the Beatles documentary footage. Ringo watched a 6-hour cut of the film and noted that it was full of joy and camaraderie, which he felt was missing from previous versions. Ringo highlighted how Peter Jackson's involvement brought out the humorous and lighter moments among the Beatles, significantly altering the tone of the film compared to earlier, more somber versions 1.

Additionally, Ben Shapiro praised Peter Jackson's documentary, "They Shall Not Grow Old," which colorizes and adds sounds to World War I footage. He appreciated how Jackson's work gave a new life to the historical events, making them feel more immediate and emotionally impactful 2.