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

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Release Date: September 15, 2006 (LA/NY)
September 29, 2006 (Moderate)
On DVD: February 13, 2007
Genre: Documentary
Running Time: 99 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for some strong language, violent images and drug references.
Director: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Writer: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono

The documentary covers the period 1966-1976 and tells the story of John Lennon's transformation from beloved musical artist to anti-war activist to iconic inspiration for peace, and recounts the story of the U.S. Government's efforts to silence him. The U.S. vs. John Lennon will also show that this was not just an isolated episode in American history, but that the issues and struggles of that era remain relevant today. Read more

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Grade: B- A documentary that looks at how a right wing government fears those who speak out against it, The U.S. vs. John Lennon is about the Beatle legend's transformation from band member to a hippie peace warrior and the Nixon administration's attempts at silencing him.

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Finally, by SkyeAnn

July 5, 2006

It's about time!

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