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Good Ol' Freda
The first independent film to have successfully licensed original Beatles recordings.
The first independent film to have successfully licensed original Bea...
Documentary, History, Music - 2013
Good Ol' Freda
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The story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: The Beatles. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.
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Details

Runtime:
86 min
Release date:
6 Sep 2013
Country:
GB, US
Languages:
German, French, English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$135,039
Awards:
2 wins & 2 nominations total

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
[A] delightful documentary ...
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
19 Sep 2013
fresh:
Brian Epstein needed someone to run the nascent Official Beatles Fan Club. Freda, just 17, got the job.
– Mark Feeney,
Boston Globe,
26 Sep 2013
fresh:
In this charming insider account, Kelly traces her history with the band from the very early days until after their split.
– Marsha Lederman,
Globe and Mail,
20 Sep 2013
rotten:
While the tales of the band's spectacular rise create a genial mood, the film feels superficial.
– Stephanie Merry,
Washington Post,
19 Sep 2013
fresh:
[Gives] insight into a rare, innocent time in rock history when a scrap of pillowcase that cradled a mop-top singer or an autographed photo were all fans needed to feel close to their idols.
– Linda Barnard,
Toronto Star,
19 Sep 2013
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