What if John Lennon quit the Beatles in 1962 and ended up on welfare?
In 1991 50-year old John Lennon, living on the dole in Birmingham and following the moderate success of the Beatles, recalls how he left the band in 1962 after they were persuaded to release 'How Do You Do It?' as a single, rather than 'Love Me Do'.
Acting
Ian Hart's weary, lived-in Lennon — he played him twice for a reason.
Writing
The devastating mundanity of 'How Do You Do It?' destroying history.
Director
David Blair
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ian Hart first played Lennon in 1994's 'Backbeat' — this short reunites him with the character 19 years later, now playing middle-aged regret instead of youthful chaos.
The 'How Do You Do It?' single was real history — George Martin wanted it as the Beatles' debut, but they fought for 'Love Me Do.' This film weaponizes that tiny true moment into entire alternate lives.
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