Label: VFC82130 2 DVD's Far an away the best feature about John, this fascinating glimpse behind the veil - told by himself from his interview archive - is absolutely mesmerising. Imagine: John Lennon was created with the cooperation of Lennon's widow Yoko Ono and produced by multi-award winning producer David L. Wolper and critically-acclaimed documentarian Andrew Solt (partners on This is Elvis). Backed by a monumental 36-tune sound track, the film draws from a treasure trove of material, including the musician's own collection of more than 240 hours of film and videotape, much of it never publicly seen. It was Ono who approached Wolper, announcing it was time to open Lennon's personal archives of films, writings and photographs in order to make the definitive movie of his life. Wolper agreed but not before he requested full control over the project. Ono agreed and what resulted was an unprecedented look into the public and private life of the superstar. Disc 1 John Lennon trivia track Disc 2 1. Tribute to John Lennon: The Man, The Music, The Memories with Filmmakers David L. Wolper, Andrew Solt, Sam Egan, Editors Bert Lovitt and Bud Friedgen 2. Never Before Released Performance of Imagine by John Lennon on acoustic guitar at the Apollo Theatre, New York City, 17th December 1971 3. Never Before Seen Island House Footage at the Lake House Home of John and Yoko, Tittenhurst Estate in Ascot, England 4. John Lennon: Truth Be Told - BBC Radio Interview With John and Yoko 5. Interview with William Ernest Pobjoy, Head Master of John Lennon's Grammar School 6. Trailer Running Time 116 Minutes + extras
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