John Lennon's life in New York City after the Beatles breakup
Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
New York Beginnings
Lennon establishes his new life and career in New York City after the Beatles breakup.
Key Events
NYC Arrival — Lennon moves to NYC after Beatles breakup Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono)Location: New York City
Plastic Ono Band — Formation of musical group Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono), Self - Lead Guitar (Earl Slick), Self - Drums (Andy Newmark), Self - Drums (Jim Keltner)Location: Recording Studios
Separation and Return
Lennon's temporary separation from Ono during his 'lost weekend' and their eventual reconciliation.
Key Events
Political Activism — Peace campaigns and protests Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono)Location: Public Spaces
Lost Weekend — Lennon temporarily separates from Ono Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Elton John)Location: Los Angeles
One to One Concert — Benefit concert for mentally challenged children Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono), Self (Elton John), Self - Lead Guitar (Earl Slick), Self - Drums (Andy Newmark)Location: Madison Square Garden
Reconciliation — Lennon and Ono reunite after separation Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono)Location: New York City
Final Chapter
Lennon's return to music with Ono and his tragic death.
Key Events
Reconciliation — Lennon and Ono reunite after separation Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono)Location: New York City
Double Fantasy — Collaborative album with Ono Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono), Self - Record Producer (Jack Douglas), Self - Recording Engineer (Roy Cicala)Location: Recording Studios
Family Life — Lennon's quiet life with son Sean Characters: Self (John Lennon), Self (Yoko Ono)Location: Dakota Building
Tragic End — Lennon is murdered outside his home Characters: Self (John Lennon)Location: Dakota Building Entrance
Story Breakdown
Arrival in NYC — Lennon establishes new life in New York
Move to NYC — Relocation after Beatles breakup
Plastic Ono Band — Formation of new musical group
Political Activism — Peace campaigns with Ono
Challenges and Growth — Personal and professional struggles
Lost Weekend — Temporary separation from Ono
One to One Concert — Major benefit performance
Reconciliation — Return to relationship with Ono
Final Years — Return to music and family life
Double Fantasy — Collaborative album with Ono
Family Life — Raising Sean in NYC
Tragic End — Murder outside Dakota Building
This documentary takes an intimate look at the time Lennon, Yoko Ono and their son, Sean, spent living in New York City during the 1970s. It features never-before heard studio recordings from the Double Fantasy sessions and never-before-seen outtakes from Lennon in concert and home movies that have only recently been transferred to video. It also features exclusive interviews with Ms. Ono, who cooperated extensively with the production and offers an unprecedented level of access, as well as with artists who worked closely with Lennon during this period, including Elton John and photographer Bob Gruen (who took the iconic photograph of Lennon in front of the skyline wearing a “New York City” T-shirt).
