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Summary

An instant classic when released in September 1971, John Lennon's Imagine was the ex-Beatle's solo masterpiece, and its musical legacy is matched here by priceless footage of Lennon's creative process, independently edited from original 16-millimeter footage by producer-director Andrew Solt with the hands-off approval of Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. Incorporating footage from John and Yoko's original film Imagine (clips of which were previously included in the 1988 documentary Imagine: John Lennon), Gimme Some Truth presents Lennon, Ono, coproducer Phil Spector, and a host of gifted musicians in a fluid context of conflict, community, and craftsmanship. Bearing witness to every stage of the recording process, this 63-minute documentary succeeds as a visual diary, a study of familiar music in its infancy, and a revealing portrait of the then-30-year-old Lennon--from witty clown to confrontational perfectionist--at the peak of his post-Fab Four inspiration.

Details

Release Date: April 11, 2000

Runtime: 63 minutes

Genres: Music, Documentary

Rating: 7.6/10 (17 votes)


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Cast

  • John Lennon

    John Lennon

    Self

  • Yoko Ono

    Yoko Ono

    Self

  • George Harrison

    George Harrison

    Self

  • Phil Spector

    Phil Spector

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  • Miles Davis

    Miles Davis

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  • Nicky Hopkins

    Nicky Hopkins

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  • Jim Keltner

    Jim Keltner

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  • Klaus Voormann

    Klaus Voormann

    Self

  • Alan White

    Alan White

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  • Mal Evans

    Mal Evans

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