This documentary takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s. It features never-before heard studio recordings from the Double Fantasy sessions and never-before-seen outtakes from Lennon in concert and home movies that have only recently been transferred to video. It also features exclusive interviews with Ms. Ono, who cooperated extensively with the production and offers an unprecedented level of access, as well as with artists who worked closely with Lennon during this period, including Elton John and photographer Bob Gruen (who took the iconic photograph of Lennon in front of the skyline wearing a “New York City” T-shirt).
Production
Yoko's home movies finally digitized—domestic Lennon, unguarded.
Sound
Raw Double Fantasy studio chatter; history's eavesdrop.
Director
Michael Epstein
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bob Gruen's famous 'NYC' shirt photo was a spontaneous shoot; Lennon borrowed the shirt from a fan that morning. The skyline behind him would change dramatically—and permanently—decades later.
Lennon's immigration battle, covered extensively here, established legal precedent that helped protect other artists facing deportation—ironic legacy for a man who just wanted to stay home with his kid.
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