# The U.S. vs. John Lennon (2006)

> An archival portrait of John Lennon’s peace activism and the Nixon-era campaign to silence and deport him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8361

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: John Scheinfeld, David Leaf
- Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Stew Albert, Tariq Ali, Carl Bernstein, Robin Blackburn, Chris Charlesworth, Noam Chomsky
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478049/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: serious, reflective, politically charged, historical documentary night, music history viewing

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