Fleetwood Mac announce “fully authorised”, “definitive” documentary for Apple TV+

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Fleetwood Mac have announced a “fully authorised”, “definitive” documentary to chronicle the history of the legendary band – find out more below.Yesterday (November 19), the band confirmed on social media that a feature-length documentary from director Frank Marshall is in the works for Apple Original Films and Apple TV+.They wrote on social media: “It’s not a Rumour.

From director Frank Marshall, this Apple Original Films documentary will take you on the epic journey of the generation-defining Fleetwood Mac.”A post shared by Fleetwood Mac (@fleetwoodmac)A premiere date has not yet been announced for the upcoming documentary, but will be available on Apple TV+ upon its release.

Per Apple’s announcement, the documentary has been “fully authorised” by the band, and will for the first time ever see them “share their extraordinary story in their own words”.Apple has also confirmed that the documentary will consist of new interviews with the band’s surviving members, never-before-seen footage, and archival interviews with the late Christine McVie.A description of the currently untitled documentary via Apple reads: “The film will explore how the band’s trials and tribulations, personal resilience, and musical dexterity combined to create songs that have stood the test of time and are enduring masterpieces.

It will take fans through the highs and lows of their brilliant career, illuminating the exceptional ingredients each member brought to the band’s uncommon alchemy — a musical union that sold more than 220 million records worldwide.”“The documentary will explore what allowed this combination of artists to create singular musical work again and again, and what drew them back together and held them there when every possible.