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The U.S. vs. John Lennon Director: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld Cast: Stew Albert, John Lennon, Tariq Ait Ben Ali, Carl Bernstein

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  • DVD Release Date: 02/13/2007
  • Original Release: 2006
  • Rating: Rated PG13
  • Sales Rank: 8,608

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Closed Caption; Theatrical trailer; Additional documentary footage includes:; Becoming John Lennon; Power to the People; Dissent vs. Disloyalty; Then and Now; Walter Cronkite Meets the Beatles; The "Two Virgins" Album Cover; "Sometime In New York"; "Imagine"; The One to One Benefit Concert; Yoko Ono Lennon's Letter to the Parole Board; DVD-Rom exclusive - Interview with John and Yoko Ono Lennon courtesy of Tariq Ali, reprinted from his book, Streetfighting Years: An Autobiography of the Sixties

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Filmmakers David Leaf and John Scheinfeld offer a compelling look at the efforts of the United States government to silence one of rock & roll's most outspoken war critics in this documentary detailing the Vietnam-era struggle between the Richard Nixon administration and iconic peace activist John Lennon. The Vietnam War was raging and the nightly news was filled with stories of failed offensives and massacred U.S. troops. As anti-war protests back home gained momentum, it was the hopeful voice of former Beatle Lennon that served to perfectly encapsulate the frustrations felt by many citizens that the U.S. had gotten caught up in an quagmire from which there was seemingly no end in sight. There's a high price to be paid for standing strong in your beliefs and openly criticizing the ruling elite, though, and now, through interviews with those who knew him best and revealing glimpses into an era where all hope seemed lost, filmmakers finally uncover the truth behind the Nixon administration's highly classified efforts to isolate and eventually deport the man whose powerful words threatened to actually make sense in a world slowly suffocated by the grip of insanity. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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Engrossing Retrospective on John Lennonby LindaTerry1

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October 18, 2009: Stimulating documentary tells the story of John Lennon in America. Shows and gives us a feel for what was going on politically in America at the time and the feelings of Americans (not just Lennon). There is a lot of stuff in here that makes you feel like Lennon took on the US and we're better because of it. History buffs may or may not believe what they see. Bonus material is interesting, but more of the same, extending out the documentary and expounding on it.

The Truth Comes Out...Finallyby Anonymous

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February 19, 2008: This documentary is one of the most interesting I've seen. The ex-government employees being interviewed tell a lot as to what really happened during the Nixon administration. Very relevant to what is currently happening in our country. All of the people interviewed are amazing. I encourage people to watch this one! We need more John Lennon's/Yoko Ono's right now. What a brave couple to speak out and act out for Peace. So sorry that his life ended too early. Give Peace A Chance Today!


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