This is a rather long but worthwhile documentary about the coming of John Lennon to the U.S. in the 70s and how society and most notably the FBI and Immigration service reacted in the wake of his brand of super stardom and political activism. It celebrates his life as a peacenik and attempts to explain his world view using journalists, political activists and most notably Yoko Ono’s point of view.It also interviews FBI and law enforcement agents involved with the concerted campaign waged against Mr. Lennon by the political elite at the time.

Don’t watch this if you’re expecting the assassination to be particularly highlighted. It happens in the last 15 minutes of the film, and considering the goals of the documentary was understandably not the main subject.

Anyway, here’s John. Peace.

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