
'Good Ol' Freda' tells the story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: the Beatles. As the Beatles' fame multiplies, Freda bears witness to music and cultural history but never exploits her insider access. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda finally tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.... (Full plot summary below)
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'Good Ol' Freda' tells the story of Freda Kelly, a shy Liverpudlian teenager asked to work for a young local band hoping to make it big: the Beatles. As the Beatles' fame multiplies, Freda bears witness to music and cultural history but never exploits her insider access. Their loyal secretary from beginning to end, Freda finally tells her tales for the first time in 50 years.
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| Globe and MailMarsha LedermanIn this charming insider account, Kelly traces her history with the band from the very early days until after their split. |
| Arkansas Democrat-GazettePhilip Martin... slight movie that exists largely because of the goodwill of its subject, who never felt impelled to convert her proximity to greatness into monetary success, or even much notoriety. |
| OregonianMarc MohanThe quality that made her an ideal fan club president makes her an endearing, if unenlightening, interviewee. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThe genial pic, about a wonderful person, is a good watch for Beatle fans. |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenJust when you thought there couldn't be any more documentaries about the Beatles, here is one about a woman who has kept a low profile. There are no big revelations in this film, just a different perspective on the band. |
| Film School RejectsLandon Palmer...the film captures a woman who lives daily with the knowledge that she bears part of history. |
| Orlando WeeklyCameron MeierNot everyone will view it as an informational feast, but Beatle fans will eat it up like jam butties. |
| Boston GlobeMark FeeneyMuch of the charm of this highly charming film is the window it affords on the offstage Beatles and their families. |
| Toronto StarLinda Barnard[Gives] insight into a rare, innocent time in rock history when a scrap of pillowcase that cradled a mop-top singer or an autographed photo were all fans needed to feel close to their idols. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForePure joy for Beatles fans and, one guesses, charming enough to seduce some viewers who wouldn't mind never hearing "She Loves You" ever again. |