# Imagine: John Lennon (1988)

> An intimate archival portrait of John Lennon that explores the human contradictions behind a monumental musical legend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15976

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Andrew Solt
- Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, David Bowie, Phil Spector, Cynthia Lennon
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095360/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: reflective, intimate, poignant, music history night, documentary evening

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the life of a music legend through his own lens.

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