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Soderbergh Unearths Lennon's Final, Powerful Interview
21 Nov
Summary
- Documentary focuses on John Lennon's last interview before his death.
- Lennon's words are deemed even more relevant today than 45 years ago.
- The interview occurred hours before Lennon was tragically killed.
Director Stephen Soderbergh has completed a documentary centered on John Lennon's final interview, describing it as a crucial historical document that remains remarkably pertinent today. The film aims to present Lennon and Yoko Ono's conversation from December 8, 1980, without distraction, allowing their message to resonate powerfully with contemporary audiences. Soderbergh was struck by the couple's extraordinary candor and enthusiasm during the interview.
Soderbergh emphasized that the themes discussed by Lennon and Ono 45 years ago—spanning relationships, politics, and the significance of love—are not only still relevant but arguably more so in the current global landscape. The interview took place just hours before Lennon's untimely death, marking a significant moment in music history.
This documentary, which is still untitled, represents Soderbergh's return to feature-length documentary filmmaking. The RKO Radio interview, conducted at their New York City apartment building, was the only radio interview granted by the couple around the release of their album 'Double Fantasy,' shortly after Lennon's 40th birthday and a five-year hiatus.
