The U.S. vs. John Lennon
by David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
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Actor: Carl Bernstein, John Lennon, Stew Albert, Tariq Ali, Yoko OnoDirector: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Brand: Lions Gate
Producer: David Leaf
Writer: David Leaf
Writer: John Scheinfeld
Producer: Arlene Wszalek
Producer: Bill Royce
Producer: Brad Abramson
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0; English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 99 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-02-13
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Lions Gate
DVD Reviews of The U.S. vs. John Lennon
DVD Review: Lennon lives!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must for any one interested in the history of rock music and its connection with world politics. But even more than just that - this is a story about a great man who created great music and tried to resist great evil. Very well told, with a lot of authentic material ans interviews, this is a great tribute to a great musician and personality.DVD Review: U.S. vs. Lennon , valuable history lesson.
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is an example of that old axiom, " those who forget history are condemned to repeat it ". "U.S. vs. John Lennon" chronicles then president Richard Nixon's attempts to silence Lennon's criticism of the Vietnam war. Sound familiar ? Remember the Dixie Chicks and how a large number of Americans boycotted their music when they spoke out against Bush and the invasion of Iraq ? Ultimately, time and the truth had proven both protests justified. Fans of Lennon and all those who believe in the power of free speech will find this movie enlightening.DVD Review: Lennon's Last Stand
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally watched this. Great documentary which nails a story that had become a footnote over time, but absolutely comes to life through the voices of those who were there. The excellent stock footage is well crafted together with an ensemble of activists, politicians, journalists and graced with Lennon's presence itself - making him both a strong subject and participant in this documentary.
We enter the world of Lennon's hopes and ideals, while experiencing the realities that he encountered and had to live in. The Vietnam War, the Civil Rights movement - so much of it parallels what is going on today. These were dangerous times not for Lennon per se, but for regular people.
Most importantly, The US vs. John Lennon as a document, sheds clarity on Lennon's music and imbues the man with more substance than many would give him credit for. Give Peace a Chance, Revolution, and Imagine weren't just wanna-be peace anthems - they reflected the times and the honesty of Lennon. Sadly, he would die a meaningless death in the country he adopted.
The world could do with another John Lennon right now.
DVD Review: John Lennon is a legend
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw this movie and i must say i have mixed emotions.I thought seeing the interviews he made were interesting.There is something about this man that just made you listen.He felt very strongly about issues,and he wanted to voice an opinion.To see him speaking his mind all these years later,just makes you realize what a big loss to the world he has been.One thing i hate about seeing documentaries on him,is why do we always have to be reminded of his tragic death?I mean one minute he appears in an interview happy to get his citizenship,next thing you know you hear gunshots,and we get reminded of that awful day.It is something that sickens me ever so badly,and i always try to remember him for what he did in life.Another part i hate seeing is when those very stupid people were burning Beatle albums.Is there still anyone that believes Jesus would have done that?So he said a few things he shouldn't of said,in hindsight what difference does it make now?
But upon saying that there is some realy good footage,and most of it is enjoyable.
DVD Review: Beatles US against John Lennon
Summary: 5 Stars
My wife loves it. She is a long time Beatles fan and thought it was excellent
Description of The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The compelling and provocative story of John Lennon's evolution from beloved Beatle to outspoken artist and activist to iconic inspiration for peace, and how, in the midst of one of the most tumultuous times in American history, Lennon stood his ground, refused to be silenced and courageously won his battle with the U.S. Government.In retrospect, it seems absurd that the United States government felt so threatened by the presence of John Lennon that they tried to have him deported. But that's what happened, as chronicled in directors David Leaf and John Scheinfeld's The U.S. vs. John Lennon. The film starts slowly, with a familiar look at the former Beatle's troubled childhood, his outspokenness as one of the Fabs ("We're more popular now than Jesus Christ," etc.), and his eventual hookup with Yoko Ono, paralleled by the growth of political protest in '60s America, particularly against the Vietnam War. John and Yoko went on to stage their own peaceful demonstrations, like the Canadian "bed-ins," but these were largely harmless media stunts. It was when the Lennons moved to New York in the early '70s and took a more active role in the anti-war movement, making friends with radicals like Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Black Panther Party founder Bobby Seale, that the government got interested--and paranoid--and men like President Richard Nixon, FBI director J. Edgar Hoover, and right-wing Sen. Strom Thurmond began actively looking for ways to silence him (it was Thurmond who came up with the deportation idea). That's also when the film picks up. An array of talking heads weighs in, ranging from Ono and others sympathetic to Lennon's plight (Walter Cronkite, Sen. George McGovern, even Geraldo Rivera) to those on the other side, including Watergate conspirator G. Gordon Liddy. Though The U.S. vs. John Lennon is hardly impartial, it's safe to say that although Lennon was more an idealist than an activist, he was an influential celebrity whom Nixon viewed as a potential nuisance in an election year. And even once Nixon had won the '72 presidential race, the Immigration and Naturalization Service refused to drop its case. Why? "Anybody who sings about love, and harmony, and life, is dangerous to somebody who sings about death," says author Gore Vidal. "Lennon... was a born enemy of the U.S. He was everything they hated." For music fans, Lennon's solo recordings provide the soundtrack. The DVD also contains considerable additional documentary footage. --Sam Graham
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