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

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 AlbertJohn Lennon, (more)
Director(s):
John ScheinfeldDavid Leaf, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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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

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
96 mins

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Director(s):
David LeafJohn Scheinfeld
Writer(s):
David LeafJohn Scheinfeld
Producer(s):
John ScheinfeldDavid LeafSteve Ligerman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Profanity, Drug Content, Violence)
Categories:
DocumentaryIndependent Films
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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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Michael G.

Interesting film with a very ecclectic list of celbrities, activists, journalists and artists providing their take on Lennon and the protests movements of the 60s and 70s. It put things in perspective as, such as the motivations of the US government to eject Lennon from the US. The only complaint was that there was too much background information, 1 hours worth, and only a half-hour of discussion of the actual events involved with the US Vs. Lennon. But it was still worth it.

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