Apple Original Films has announced a new documentary on the iconic band Fleetwood Mac. This highly anticipated film, directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall, promises to delve deep into the band’s history and the tumultuous relationships that shaped their music.
For the first time (since 1995’s Rock Family Trees), Fleetwood Mac members will share their own stories, offering a candid and intimate look at the band’s rise to fame, their creative process, and the personal struggles that defined them. While there have been previous documentaries and books about the band, this film promises to offer a fresh perspective and uncover new insights.
A focus on the classic Fleetwood Mac lineup
There does, however, seem to be the usual problem with anything that concerns Fleetwood Mac – a focus on the “classic” lineup.
The documentary is expected to focus on the classic Fleetwood Mac lineup featuring Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Christine McVie, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood. This era, characterized by iconic albums like “Rumours” and “Tusk,” is often considered the band’s golden age.
Hopefully Marshall can navigate this without selling the preceding era short – in which Fleetwood Mac were the most respected blues band in the UK.
The film is set to transport viewers back to the 1970s, a time of excess, creativity, and intense drama. It promises to explore the band’s music, their personal lives, and the cultural impact they had on a generation.
While the official title and release date for the documentary have yet to be announced, I will be watching out for its release.