A new documentary titled 'One to One: John and Yoko' is currently in the works and it offers a fascinating new insight into the life of The Beatles star John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono.
Restored concert footage, private phone calls, and political passion bring Lennon and Ono’s early New York years to life
Restored concert footage, private phone calls, unheard audio, and other rare interviews will reportedly bring Lennon and Ono’s early years in New York City to life. The documentary explores one of the most significant, yet frequently disregarded periods in the lives of the famous couple.
Co-directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, it has been noted by Rolling Stone and Deadline that the documentary clearly shows the pair's revolutionary work in the early 1970s.
Lennon and Ono looked for a new artistic and political identity following the split of The Beatles. Cultural revolutionaries, anti-war activists, and avant-garde artists soon came to their Manhattan residence. The movie shows how the two not only adapted to this new setting but also influenced it by using their celebrity status to further issues they supported.
The carefully repaired video from Lennon's 1972 Madison Square Garden One to One benefit shows is a significant feature of the documentary.
Highlights of Lennon and Ono's private phone recordings- intimate moments that disclose their candid thoughts and discussions with friends-are included in the movie. Additionally, there are clips from their rare appearances on talk shows from the 1970s, like The Mike Douglas Show and The Dick Cavett Show, when the pair frequently discussed politics, peace, and the difficulties they faced.