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The FBI had a 300-page file on a Beatle. This is why.
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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

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Overview

Documentary

A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.

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Standout Aspects

Editing

Jaw-dropping archival footage you've never seen.

Writing

Nixon's petty vendetta laid bare via actual documents.

Production

Yoko's cooperation unlocked the vault.

Best for:Solo: When you wanna get mad at the government at 2am.·Friends: Debate: was Yoko the problem or the power?·Rewatch: Spot which talking heads aged poorly.
Heads up:Disturbing: FBI surveillance tactics will make you check your phone twice.
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Director

David Leaf

ReleasedSep 15, 2006
Runtime1h 39m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Lionsgate
VH1 Rock Docs

Top Cast

John Lennon

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono

Self

Tariq Ali

Tariq Ali

Self

Carl Bernstein

Carl Bernstein

Self

Noam Chomsky

Noam Chomsky

Self

Mario Cuomo

Mario Cuomo

Self

Angela Davis

Angela Davis

Self

Ron Kovic

Ron Kovic

Self

Paul Krassner

Paul Krassner

Self

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The FBI tried to deport Lennon using a 1968 pot bust in London—his visa was revoked five times. Nixon personally requested updates.

Cultural

Lennon's FBI file wasn't fully released until 2006; this documentary premiered the same year, using fresh documents. The timing wasn't coincidence—it was the filmmakers' entire hook.

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