Richard Lester, The Beatles and A Hard Day’s Night (Q&A)

Director Richard Lester discusses filming A Hard Day’s Night (1964) during the peak of Beatlemania, at a screening for the film's 50th anniversary.

Director Richard Lester talks to author and historian Mark Lewisohn about filming A Hard Day’s Night (1964) at the peak of Beatlemania, making Help! (1965), and how each member of the Beatles approached filmmaking. Lester also talks about how his television background influenced each film’s pace and distinctive visual style.