It’s been more than 60 years since The Beatles burst onto the scene and yet people continue to be fascinated by the band, its members, and their stories. That’s where the new documentary Man on the Run comes into play. The film streams on Prime Video Friday and focuses on a slice of life for one of the Beatles, Paul McCartney.

The film comes from director Morgan Neville, who has a long career making documentaries. It focuses on a critical period in McCartney’s story, and one that isn’t usually the thrust of fan interest. That makes it a fun addition to the library of Beatles-themed films.

The film picks up in 1969 as John Lennon has let his bandmates know he’s ready to be done. But it’s to be kept a secret. McCartney—who married wife Linda months earlier—retreats. In fact, some begin to wonder if he’s dead. But, instead, he’s chose a simple life out on a farm.

From there, McCartney launches himself back into music in a new way. He starts with some solo work, but soon he’s ready to collaborate again. This leads him to the creation of Wings, performing alongside his wife and Denny Laine. The film chronicles about a 12-year period in the life of McCartney and his career.

The documentary follows the time after The Beatles, including their official breakup and the relationship between McCartney and Lennon. It showcases how McCartney built his family and sunk into his new musical expressions.

For fans of The Beatles, this will be a fun documentary. Wings wasn’t the Beatles in stature or experiment, but this documentary feature gives you a greater appreciation for the band. It also provides a greater appreciation for McCartney as a man, a husband, a father, and an artist. It’s a fascinating exploration of this key period in his life and career.

The story is told through file footage, concert footage, and home movies. It features interviews with McCartney, his collaborators, and his family and friends, including Lennon’s son, Sean. It’s a fascinating exploration of the man and this time.

I have long enjoyed Neville as a storyteller. He’s created some of my favorite documentaries as he has a knack for telling the stories of these artists and their work. This moves at a good pace and tells an interesting story. It’s worth checking out on streaming.

Man on the Run streams Friday on Prime Video.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.