A documentary on the life of John Lennon, with a focus on the time in his life when he transformed from a musician into an antiwar activist.
Editing
Jaw-dropping archival footage you've never seen.
Writing
Nixon's petty vendetta laid bare via actual documents.
Production
Yoko's cooperation unlocked the vault.
Director
David Leaf
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The FBI tried to deport Lennon using a 1968 pot bust in London—his visa was revoked five times. Nixon personally requested updates.
Lennon's FBI file wasn't fully released until 2006; this documentary premiered the same year, using fresh documents. The timing wasn't coincidence—it was the filmmakers' entire hook.
US
