Television experts and partners David Leaf and John Scheinfeld offer this heartfelt ode of a feature documentary to one of pop cultures most esteemed icons, and the specific threats and paranoia Lennon had to deal with during his rough backlash from the Nixon administration. Moving to New York during which a solo career would continue, Lennon sought to live out the rest of his days in the country he felt his heart belonged to most, only to find constant disapproval and prejudice in the face of his ongoing and ever increasing anti-war efforts.
The film is an excellent showcase of Lennon in his prime; post Beatles, free thinking, and truth pursuing, but does not necessarily shed any new light fans would not be aware of. In detailing the chronology of his uphill battle to stay in the US and fight peacefully for what he believed, viewers are more reaffirmed of Lennon's unique and shining voice then exposed to any other facet of his personality.
This gentle love letter to the man is punctuated by tons of wistful footage coupled with much of the sweet, introspective music he was writing at the time. Also serves to scorch the underbelly of foulness on our administration back then in their gestapo-like ways to suppress anything they deemed anti-nationalist, a hypocrisy in freedom of speech few underscored as powerfully as Lennon. A must see for any fans of this beautiful man, but amongst the illuminating details and charismatic interviews lies a predictability and a familiar warmth that any Lennon fan should instantly recognize.
The film is an excellent showcase of Lennon in his prime; post Beatles, free thinking, and truth pursuing, but does not necessarily shed any new light fans would not be aware of. In detailing the chronology of his uphill battle to stay in the US and fight peacefully for what he believed, viewers are more reaffirmed of Lennon's unique and shining voice then exposed to any other facet of his personality.
This gentle love letter to the man is punctuated by tons of wistful footage coupled with much of the sweet, introspective music he was writing at the time. Also serves to scorch the underbelly of foulness on our administration back then in their gestapo-like ways to suppress anything they deemed anti-nationalist, a hypocrisy in freedom of speech few underscored as powerfully as Lennon. A must see for any fans of this beautiful man, but amongst the illuminating details and charismatic interviews lies a predictability and a familiar warmth that any Lennon fan should instantly recognize.