Mary McCartney directs Abbey Road documentary

Paul McCartney’s first-born daughter Mary to direct “If These Walls Could Sing” – an upcoming documentary about Abbey Road Studios. Photo: © Grace Guppy

Mary McCartney to direct “If These Walls Could Sing” – a feature length documentary on Abbey Road Studios. The documentary is produced by multi award-winner John Battsek and will form the centrepiece of Abbey Road Studios’ 90th anniversary celebrations which begin in November 2021.

Mercury Studios, the music-first content studio from Universal Music Group, has announced If These Walls Could Sing, the story of the world-famous Abbey Road Studios, directed by celebrated British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney. The feature-length documentary will be produced by Academy Award®, BAFTA and Prime Time Emmy Award-winner John Battsek (“One Day In September”, “Searching For Sugar Man”, “Eric Clapton: Life In 12 Bars”) following a new development deal between Mercury Studios and Battsek’s Ventureland. Development of the documentary has been overseen and will be executive produced by Universal Music UK’s Marc Robinson and Mercury Studios CEO, Alice Webb.

Mary McCartney brings a unique and personal perspective on the history of Abbey Road. She says, “Some of my earliest memories as a young child come from time spent at Abbey Road. I’ve long wanted to tell the story of this historic place and I couldn’t be collaborating with a better team than John and Mercury Studios to make this creative ambition a reality.”

Webb added: “Mercury Studios could not be partnering with a more visionary and passionate team than Mary McCartney and John Battsek to tell Abbey Road Studios’ incredible story on film for the first time. We are passionate about showcasing work of pioneering film makers of the highest quality – which is why we are delighted Mary is bringing her creative vision to this project.”

Isabel Garvey, managing director of Abbey Road Studios, said: “If these walls could sing. I have lost count how many times I’ve heard that said at Abbey Road Studios over the years. I can’t wait for some of these stories to finally come to life in what will become a timeless documentary.”

Source: Abbey Road Studios