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The U.S. vs. John Lennon

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Lennon arouses the ire of the U.S. government when he focuses his musical talent and power of celebrity to campaign against the Vietnam War. Filmmakers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld focus on his life and antiwar activities with Yoko Ono during the years 1966-1976.
The U.S. vs. John Lennon

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Critics Consensus

Though it glosses over anything negative about Lennon, this documentary offers a lot of fascinating archival footage, plus its political issues still have relevance for today.

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Stella Papamichael BBC.com Dec 30, 2006
3/5
If anything this film proves that song can have more impact than a little toe tapping and tub-thumping. Go to Full Review
Damon Wise Empire Magazine Nov 29, 2006
2/5
What promises to be a provocative account of the late Beatle's involvement with the American underground delivers precious little in this Yoko-approved documentary. Go to Full Review
Peter Travers Rolling Stone Nov 24, 2006
3/4
Lennon's spirit, like his music, shines through this movie like a beacon. Go to Full Review
David Lamble Bay Area Reporter May 12, 2020
The film's most obvious asset is a splendid soundtrack containing dozens of songs from Lennon's solo career... Go to Full Review
Jonathan Kiefer Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
3/5
Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed Jul 10, 2007
4/4
A powerful statement about how in a country of "democracy," the peace keepers are deemed the most dangerous to civilization... Go to Full Review
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David Leaf

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John Scheinfeld

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John Lennon

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John Scheinfeld

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David Leaf

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Synopsis Lennon arouses the ire of the U.S. government when he focuses his musical talent and power of celebrity to campaign against the Vietnam War. Filmmakers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld focus on his life and antiwar activities with Yoko Ono during the years 1966-1976.
Director
David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Screenwriter
John Scheinfeld, David Leaf
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Lionsgate Films, LSL Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Drug References|Violent Images)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 15, 2006, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 6, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.1M
Runtime
1h 39m
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