When the most famous and influential pop band in the world, the Beatles, broke up in 1970, hardly anyone expected that resident heartthrob Paul McCartney could follow up with another highly successful rock band. With the formation of Wings, however, Paul and his wife Linda did just that. WINGSPAN is a riveting documentary look at McCartney's labor of love which combines a musical history with the McCartney family history. Through rare behind-the-scenes footage, home movies, and intimate family photos, the story of the band who dared to write "Jet" unfolds.
Direction
Mary McCartney's personal lens makes this feel like family dinner conversation.
Production
Rare home footage that somehow survived Linda's notorious hoarding.
Director
Alistair Donald
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Paul originally wanted Wings to be anonymous, with no photos on early album sleeves—a plan that lasted approximately five minutes.
The documentary's 2001 release deliberately coincided with Linda's posthumous induction into the Rock Hall, reframing her from 'Yoko figure' to co-architect.
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