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Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles reinvention takes center stage in Man on the Run, a new documentary from Morgan Neville set to debut later this month. The film will open in select theaters before streaming on Prime Video beginning February 27 through Amazon MGM Studios.
The documentary focuses on McCartney’s years with Wings, drawing from rarely seen footage, extensive archival material, and new interviews. Neville traces how McCartney navigated personal loss, public skepticism, and creative risk while rebuilding his career after the breakup of The Beatles.
Man on the Run highlights Wings’ commercial and cultural impact, spotlighting the core lineup of McCartney, Linda McCartney, and Denny Laine. Between 1971 and 1981, Wings achieved five consecutive No. 1 albums in the U.S. and produced a string of chart-topping singles, solidifying the band as one of the decade’s most successful acts.
The film also includes new interviews with Laine, recorded before his death in 2023, as well as appearances from Sean Lennon and Chrissie Hynde, among others. McCartney himself served as an executive producer.
The 115-minute documentary is part of a broader collaboration between McCartney, Universal Music Group, and Amazon, which has included book releases, archival projects, and merchandise. McCartney released Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run and a definitive Wings anthology in November and wrapped up his Got Back tour last fall. No additional tour dates have been announced.
SOURCE: Ultimate Classic Rock