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From Beatles break-up to John’s murder, a look at Paul’s transformation

March 4, 2026·45 min·5-min readnarrativearts
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Morgan Neville's documentary Man on the Run explores Paul McCartney’s turbulent post-Beatles years, capturing his emotional journey of self-redefinition, artistic reinvention, and personal resilience after the band’s collapse, framed through intimate archival footage and deeply personal

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Morgan Neville

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Morgan NevillePaul McCartneyLinda McCartneyJohn LennonSean LennonAnne-Marie BaldonadoTerry Gross

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Man on the Runby Morgan Neville

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