Backbeat (Import)

Directed by Iain Softley, Backbeat is an energetic, musical drama chronicling the pre-fame Beatles as they head to Hamburg in search of success. As they gain popularity, the “fifth Beatle” bass guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe (Stephen Dorff), falls in love and ultimately must chose between his best friend John Lennon, and his new love (Sheryl Lee) and the greatest rock and roll band in the world. Full of vitality and heart, with a soundtrack that includes rock and roll classics, including music from Dave Grohl ( Nirvana, Foo Fighters), David Pirner (Soul Asylum), and Mike Mills (R.E.M). Bonus Features AUDIO COMMENTARY WITH IAIN SOFTLEY, IAN HART AND STEPHEN DORFF A CONVERSATION WITH ASTRID KIRCHHERR DELETED SCENES INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR IAIN SOFTLEY AND ACTOR IAN HART IAIN SOFTLEY INTERVIEW FOR THE SUNDANCE CHANNEL TV FEATURETTE>br> CASTING SESSIONS STILLS GALLERY DIRECTOR'S ESSAY TRAILER