A new, fully authorized Fleetwood Mac documentary is set to land on Apple TV+, offering what’s being billed as an unprecedented look into the band’s often-turbulent history. Directed by five-time Academy Award nominee Frank Marshall (who knows a thing or two about music docs, having helmed “The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart”), the film will bring a fresh perspective to the well-worn tales of interpersonal drama and creative brilliance that have defined Fleetwood Mac for over five decades.
The documentary features exclusive interviews with Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, and, poignantly, archival interviews with the late Christine McVie. This access, combined with a trove of never-before-seen footage, suggests a potentially revealing portrait of the band, going beyond the familiar “Rumours”-era narrative.
While the specifics of what this new material entails are still under wraps, the filmmakers are emphasizing the intimate nature of the interviews and the access granted by the band. The film will explore not only the creative process behind their iconic albums but also the complicated relationships and personal struggles that both fueled and threatened to derail their success. Let’s hope Marshall can sift through the mythology and deliver something genuinely insightful. The potential is certainly there.
Apple TV+ hasn’t announced a release date yet.
