The biography of former Beatle, John Lennon—narrated by Lennon himself—with extensive material from Yoko Ono's personal collection, previously unseen footage from Lennon's private archives, and interviews with David Bowie, his first wife Cynthia, second wife Yoko Ono and sons Julian and Sean.
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Andrew Solt |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (85 votes) |
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Director Andrew Salt constructs the narrative as a collage of voices and images, where personal video archives become the primary narrator. He relies on the intimacy of the material, allowing Lennon to 'tell' his own story through interviews, songs, and home footage, creating a dialogue across time.
What lingers after the credits is not a chronology of events, but the palpable sense of presence—as if one has spent time in the company of a complex, vulnerable genius whose questions about the world still resonate. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Andrew Solt
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In a quiet room with good headphones to catch every whisper and chord.
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Yoko Ono
Self
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
David Bowie
Self
Phil Spector
Self (archive footage)
Cynthia Lennon
Self
Julian Lennon
Self
Sean Ono Lennon
Self
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