Rent John Lennon: LennoNYC (2010)
3.9 of 5 from 47 ratings
1h 55min
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- Synopsis:
"LennoNYC" is the story of one of the most famous and influential artists of the twentieth century, and how he found redemption not in the public adoration he craved as a youth, but in the quiet and simple pleasures of fatherhood. And though he wasn't a typical immigrant, his story is certainly an immigrant's tale. Lennon came to New York City in 1971, seeking what every other immigrant who has washed up on the shores has sought: freedom. The freedom to be himself and not 'Beatle John', the freedom of love without the overwhelming public scorn he and Yoko Ono had suffered in London, and simply the freedom to live a normal life. 'LennoNYC' tells this remarkable story with never-beforereleased studio recordings, concert film only recently transferred to high definition, and a trove of Lennon/Ono compositions - some in versions previously unheard. It also contains interviews with those closest to Lennon during this period in his life: friend and photographer Bob Gruen; musical collaborator and drummer Jim Keltner; rock superstar Elton John; and Jack Douglas, the producer of Double Fantasy. 'LennoNYC' also contains one of the most powerful and emotionally direct interviews Yoko Ono has ever given. No film about John Lennon has ever covered this story with the same breadth and depth as LennoNYC. 'LennoNYC' uniquely commemorates the life of one of the most important and influential artists of the twentieth century - someone whose life and work is as powerful and relevant today as it has ever been. - Actors:
- John Lennon, Yôko Ôno, Elton John, Roy Cicala, Rennie Davis, Jack Douglas, Dennis Elsas, Bob Gruen, Tom Hayden, Abbie Hoffman, Adam Ippolito, Jonas Mekas, Andy Newmark, Jerry Rubin, Earl Slick, Gary Van Scyoc, Jon Wiener
- Directors:
- Michael Epstein
- Producers:
- Prudence Glass, Jessica Levin
- Writers:
- Michael Epstein
- Aka:
- American Masters: LennoNYC
- Studio:
- Go Entertain
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
- Collections:
- Cinema Paradiso's 2022 Centenary Club, Films & TV by topic, The Beatles in Film
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Not available for rental
- Run Time:
- 115 minutes
- Formats:
- Pal
- Colour:
- Colour
