The U.S. vs. John Lennon (Second Hand)

Director: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Title: The U.S. vs. John Lennon
Format: DVD
Genre: Documentary / Music / History
Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono (archival footage)
Rating: PG

The U.S. vs. John Lennon is a powerful documentary examining John Lennon’s transformation from musician to political activist and the U.S. government’s attempts to silence and deport him.

Film Overview

The film explores John Lennon’s outspoken anti-war activism during the late 1960s and early 1970s, set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War and the Nixon administration.

Through extensive archival footage, interviews, and music, the documentary traces Lennon’s journey from Beatle to global peace icon, highlighting the political consequences of speaking truth to power.

Awards & Recognition

• Critically acclaimed documentary on music and political activism
• Widely praised for its archival material and historical insight
• Considered an important film in documenting music’s role in protest culture

Special Features

• Interviews
• Becoming John Lennon
• Power to the People
• Dissent vs. Disloyalty
• Then & Now
• Walter Cronkite Meets The Beatles
• “Sometime in New York”
• “Imagine”
• The One to One Benefit Concert
• Letter to the Parole Board

Condition

Second Hand – Good.

• Original DVD case included
• Disc present
• Disc appears clean and in good condition
• Case and cover show light wear consistent with age and normal use

Additional Information

• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 (16:9)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Colour
• Language: English
• Approximate running time: 96 minutes