|
|
|
Moviola > Films > The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon (12A) 96 minsExploring Vietnam-era struggles that remain relevant today, The U.S. vs. John Lennon tells the true story of the US Government's attempts to silence John Lennon, the beloved musician and iconic advocate for peace. Featuring extensive interviews with those who knew him best, this powerful new look at the life and times of John Lennon captures the mystique of the man, the ideals he fought for, and the price he paid for simply trying to make the world a better place. "At any other time, this documentary would be simply an interesting, if lenient revisiting of the late John Lennon's life and radical times. Now, in an age of bland acquiescence, when the media and showbiz classes seem so resigned to our military adventure in Iraq, it is an awful rebuke." Peter Bradshaw
"What distinguished Lennon and
Yoko Ono from many of their contemporaries was their
ability to capture and make use of the absurdities of
their fame. They come across as canny self-satirists in
earnest devotion to a cause, and their combination of
humor and guilelessness still has the power to disarm."
New York Times
Last modified: 20-Jun-2008 |
Send mail to info@moviola.org to comment on the website or find out more about Moviola. |
