As a 17-year-old Freda Kelly was the envy of thousands of teenage girls: she was secretary to the Fab Four and ran their fan club. Now, in a new documentary about her role, she has finally decided to open up
These days, Freda Kelly leads an uncomplicated life. Every morning, she drives from her home in the Wirral to a legal firm in Birkenhead, where she is secretary to one of the senior partners. She starts her working day at 9am, dealing with legal files, setting up appointments, liaising with mental health tribunals and typing up letters at a steady speed of 50wpm. On her desk, the stapler is labelled with her name in case anyone should be tempted to claim it as their own. She has been working here for 21 years.
Of late, Freda, 68, has found herself at the centre of some unexpected attention. She finds this baffling. "I mean,...
These days, Freda Kelly leads an uncomplicated life. Every morning, she drives from her home in the Wirral to a legal firm in Birkenhead, where she is secretary to one of the senior partners. She starts her working day at 9am, dealing with legal files, setting up appointments, liaising with mental health tribunals and typing up letters at a steady speed of 50wpm. On her desk, the stapler is labelled with her name in case anyone should be tempted to claim it as their own. She has been working here for 21 years.
Of late, Freda, 68, has found herself at the centre of some unexpected attention. She finds this baffling. "I mean,...
- 11/18/2013
- by Elizabeth Day
- The Guardian - Film News
Good Ol' Freda, a forthcoming indie documentary about the band's long-serving assistant, will feature songs by the Fab Four
The Beatles have granted permission for their music to be used in a documentary about their longtime secretary, Freda Kelly. Four of the band's tunes have been licensed for Good Ol' Freda, in what is a major coup for the indie production.
It has been less than two years since the makers of Good Ol' Freda were struggling to raise $50,000 toward their film. Now, the movie is set to premiere at SXSW, and producers have secured one of the rarest prizes in music soundtracks: the Beatles. For director Ryan Smith to win the use of Love Me Do, I Saw Her Standing There, and two other tracks, according to the Hollywood Reporter, he needed the approval of Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, plus the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison.
Even then,...
The Beatles have granted permission for their music to be used in a documentary about their longtime secretary, Freda Kelly. Four of the band's tunes have been licensed for Good Ol' Freda, in what is a major coup for the indie production.
It has been less than two years since the makers of Good Ol' Freda were struggling to raise $50,000 toward their film. Now, the movie is set to premiere at SXSW, and producers have secured one of the rarest prizes in music soundtracks: the Beatles. For director Ryan Smith to win the use of Love Me Do, I Saw Her Standing There, and two other tracks, according to the Hollywood Reporter, he needed the approval of Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, plus the estates of John Lennon and George Harrison.
Even then,...
- 2/21/2013
- by Sean Michaels
- The Guardian - Film News
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