
This documentary, jointly directed by Sam Rice–Edwards and Academy Award winner Kevin MacDonald, delves into an obscure and almost forgotten chapter in John Lennon’s life. At that time, charity records and concerts were not yet mainstream, with events like Live Aid still decades away. Back then, many popstars preferred to participate in less-than-stellar charity performances rather than actually donate money. However, for Lennon at this stage of his life, money was of little importance.
He had found his soulmate in Yoko Ono, and the documentary makes it clear that he was deeply in love with her. He had sold his UK mansion and its vast grounds, opting to live modestly in a small New York loft apartment, much like a student. Lennon also became associated with several left-wing activists and agitators, including Jerry Rubin, Allen Ginsberg, and others who seemed as if they had just stepped out of a hair salon during a fire alarm.