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This "biography" evolves around the nearly 240 hours of film and videotape fortuitously taken by Lennon of his life. The archive footage is transformed into a fascinating life story of one of the most...( read more  read more... ) complex and fascinating men of the modern music era. This effort includes a 36 song soundtrack. Includes some very personal and insightful footage, never before made available to the public.

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Directed by: Andrew Solt

Release Date: October 7, 1988

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DVD Release Date: December 6, 2005

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  • February 19, 2008
    A just portryal and an involving documentary about one of the greatest and most fascinating characters of the twentieth century.
  • July 20, 2009
    Recommended by Nordica.
  • July 20, 2009
    Definitely one of the best and most insightful views into The Beatles and John Lennon's mind.
  • July 18, 2008
    i freaking luv this documentary. how is beatle ed... beatle ed is well. priceless
  • May 30, 2008
    A touching look at the life of this major poet/composer and social revolutionary.
  • April 18, 2008
    Beautiful. Sad. Intense. Full of hope. Tragic. I love this movie!
  • March 26, 2008
    A pretty nice little insight to John Lennon.
  • March 18, 2008
    if you love John Lennon~must see!
  • March 8, 2008
    umm only the best cast in the history of ALLL movies/documentaries!!

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