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201040 minGdocumentary

Imagine Peace

201040 minGdocumentary

Yoko Ono reflects on her life with John Lennon, their artistic collaboration, and their enduring message for peace, highlighted by the dedication of the Imagine Peace Tower.

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Ari Alexander Ergis Magnússon

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Yoko Ono reflects on her life with John Lennon, their artistic collaboration, and their enduring message for peace, highlighted by the dedication of the Imagine Peace Tower.

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Ari Alexander Ergis Magnússondirector

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Yoko Ono reflects on her life with John Lennon, highlighting their shared commitment to peace and justice through art and activism. Featuring previously unseen interviews and archival footage, "Imagine Peace" chronicles their relationship, including public performances and private moments. The film emphasizes their innovative approaches to advocacy, encapsulated in the iconic phrase “Give peace a chance.” In 2007, Ono dedicated the Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland to Lennon, affirming her enduring love and their legacy of promoting harmony.

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