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That Guy and I
Asada Keiko and Kurokawa Saburo are two young college students. When Keiko visits Saburo's house, she meets his father Kokichi and his mother Motoko. Motoko is a famous hair dresser, who openly flaunts her lover. When Kokichi and Motoko fight, which they do a lot, he routinely threatens to leave but never quite does. A relationship develops between Saburo and Keiko, but Saburo is shaken when his mother tells Keiko the truth about Saburo's past and the secret of his birth.
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Plot Summary
This short documentary captures the atmosphere of the early 1960s music scene, focusing on the burgeoning career of The Beatles. It offers a glimpse into their performances and the burgeoning fan culture surrounding them. The film provides a raw, unfiltered look at a pivotal moment in popular music history. It showcases the raw energy and charisma that would soon captivate the world.
Critical Reception
As a very early and somewhat raw documentary, 'That Guy and I' is primarily of historical interest for its candid footage of The Beatles in their formative years. Its critical reception at the time was limited due to its niche nature, but it is now appreciated by fans and historians for its authenticity. Contemporary reviews often note its unpolished style but highlight its value as a time capsule.
What Reviewers Say
A rare glimpse into the early days of The Beatles.
Captures the raw energy of the 1960s music scene.
Valuable for its historical documentation rather than artistic merit.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this early documentary. Those that exist tend to focus on its historical significance as an early look at The Beatles before their global superstardom.
Fun Fact
This film was made by Peter Whitehead before he went on to direct the more famous 'Tonite Let's All Go to Jail' and 'The Fall'.
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