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The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006) Reviews

The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)
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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, Rovi

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Starring:
Stew Albert, John Lennon, (more)
Director(s):
David Leaf, John Scheinfeld, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Suzanne P.

This movie is excellent. It mirrors what goes on today only back then the press was still free. Lennon saw through the propaganda and knew exactly what is going on. He had the courage to stand up to them. Brave man!

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Justin B.

This film will inspire you to stand up and fight against your goverment. Then strikingly remind you that you can't. Its themes resonate in todays world and remind you of a time when one man could still make a difference.

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Jessica C.

If you love John Lennon you will love this documentary. It shows different aspects of Lennon's life, background information and gives you an idea of what life was like for Lennon. Captured him in his best and worst moments. The end actually made me cry even though I knew what would happen on Dec 8, 1980.

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Brad P.

Good documentary. Shows you Lennon had strong principles he was willing to stand up and fight for.

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Fatima Z.

I LEARED ALOT FROM THIS FILM, I HAD NO IDEA THAT JOHN LENNON HAD SUCH PLAYED SUCH A POWERFUL PART IN THE MOVEMENT!

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Jeck O.

i enjoyed the documentary, i'm doing a little research on the 60's in america, and this was very informative...i never knew John Lennon and his wife was that active in the revolution.a story of life vs. death, very emotional for me and anyone who has a passion for life and freedom.

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Alexander E.

Rent this movie and you will not be let down!

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Aaron M.

You won't be disappointed. Lennon was a fascinating man and a true musical genius. What’s even more fascinating is that he was so influential; our own government resorted to Gestapo like tactics to try and shut him up.

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Maryann C.

love this movie!!! can't get enough of john lennon...this documentary was so good you just have to see it if you are a beatles fan. i grew up with the beatles. how could anyone not want to know all they can about this man. he was very intelligent, a genius! a legend! a very sweet & loving man! i miss him . (heartbroken)...i always wonder what he would be like today.

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Steve C.

The movie was interesting from the anti-war perspective particularly in light of the current sentiment in the US but it was mostly left-wing paranoid blubbering. It made the Nixon administration out to be the devil and never mentioned the fact the Kennedy started the war, Johnson escalated it and Nixon is the one who ended it. The liberal bloviating made it almost unwatchable. It looked like it was produced by the DNC. It would have been more interesting and believable if not for the 100% left-wing slant.

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    Suzanne P.

    This movie is excellent. It mirrors what goes on today only back then the press was still free. Lennon saw through the propaganda and knew exactly what is going on. He had the courage to stand up to them. Brave man!

    Yes   |   No

     
    Justin B.

    This film will inspire you to stand up and fight against your goverment. Then strikingly remind you that you can't. Its themes resonate in todays world and remind you of a time when one man could still make a difference.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Jessica C.

    If you love John Lennon you will love this documentary. It shows different aspects of Lennon's life, background information and gives you an idea of what life was like for Lennon. Captured him in his best and worst moments. The end actually made me cry even though I knew what would happen on Dec 8, 1980.

    Yes   |   No

     
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