LennoNYC (2010)

7.3/10 115 min Documentary

Overview

This documentary takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s. It features never-before heard studio recordings from the Double Fantasy sessions and never-before-seen outtakes from Lennon in concert and home movies that have only recently been transferred to video. It also features exclusive interviews with Ms. Ono, who cooperated extensively with the production and offers an unprecedented level of access, as well as with artists who worked closely with Lennon during this period, including Elton John and photographer Bob Gruen (who took the iconic photograph of Lennon in front of the skyline wearing a “New York City” T-shirt).

Cast

John Lennon

Self (archive footage)

Yoko Ono

Self

Elton John

Self

Jack Douglas

Self - Record Producer

Earl Slick

Self - Lead Guitar

Jim Keltner

Self - Drums

Elliot Mintz

Self - Publicist

May Pang

Self

David Geffen

Self

Klaus Voormann

Self - Bass Guitar

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