THE U.S. VS. JOHN LENNON (MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE)

When former Beatles John Lennon and his performance artist wife Yoko Ono moved to New York City and became antiwar activists by staging bag-ins and bed-ins the media mocked, but when they began funding groups like the Black Panthers, F.B.I. Chief J. Edgar Hoover and his president, Richard Nixon, were not amused. They harassed the pop star and his wife by tailing them and wire tapping their phone and even tried to deport them, but John fought back in the court case known as "The U.S. vs. John Lennon."
This nostalgic documentary, by David Leaf and John Scheinfeld, tells of the trials and tribulations that Lennon faced as he made his antiwar attitude known to the world. His provocative anti-war statements, like give peace a chance,” brought him to the attention of the Nixon administration, particularly the FBI fiefdom run by J. Edgar Hoover. As Lennon’s opinions became more fervent and bold, the FBI and the INS set wheels in motion to throw Lennon and wife, Yoko Ono, out of the country.

During Beatles-less period, when people would considered Yoko as "a center problem" of Beatles breaking..... John still showed to public, what he's capable of, making a rich music.

So, they lived in New York City... john tried to find a little happiness and peace during this period, before he got himself a gunshot. in that morning.

From the lyrics you will find a rebel soul dream (not a rubber soul), a disappointed expression to the world and a social condition that going on... happy Xmas (WAR IS OVER), IMAGINE. GIVE PEACE A CHANCE. WORKING CLASS HERO.



Laura:
Writer/directors David Leaf and John Scheinfeld ("Sinatra: The Classic Duets," "Ricky Nelson Sings") obtained incredible access to rare archival footage, photos and music by acquiring the cooperation of Yoko Ono. It is, therefore, no surprise that "The U.S. vs. John Lennon" is all pro and no con, a terrific piece of entertainment for fans of Lennon but a poor examination of its titular subject and its current day ramifications.

The filmmakers chart Lennon's rise as a political being beginning with the hubbub raised in the U.S. over the twisting of Lennon's words describing the Beatles as more popular than Jesus Christ and never miss an opportunity to showcase the man's wit - in one of many press conferences addressing the issue, Lennon states that 'you'd have to be a monk' not to realize that kids today were more into pop stars than Church going, then mock realizes his words with a 'Sorry, monks!'

Robin:
In the late 1960’s and early 70’s the United States was gripped by an unpopular war in Vietnam and a growing movement against that conflict. One of the most visible, outspoken critics of Richard Nixon’s governmental policy was former Beatle John Lennon who came under the scrutiny of the FBI and faced deportation in “The US vs. John Lennon”

and after you watched the movie, sometimes you need to get yourself a break,, take back and relax, laying down and listening every track in this song, without even you realize it, you will find yourself a little "peace". it happened to me tho