Yes, Yellow Submarine is rather thin on plot, but that’s irrelevant. It aims to capture the spirit of the Beatles during a pivotal point in time, the late ‘60s, when it seemed the power of the people could actually make a difference, and everyone was trying to escape from the past, while unsure of the destination. Crazy things were going on in art, music, and film, as if their societal influence was undeniable.

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