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Lennon's Last Weekend

202065 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

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Lennon's Last Weekend

202065 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Just 48 hours after his first media appearance in five years, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City home.

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Just 48 hours after his first media appearance in five years, John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City home.

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Brian Grant

Brian Grantdirector

Brian Grant

Brian Grantwriter

John Lennon

John Lennoncast

Yoko Ono

Klaus Voormann

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John Lennon sits in a New York City studio with BBC Radio One D.J. Andy Peebles in December 1980. This interview marks his first media appearance in five years as he promotes his new album. Lennon discusses his relationship with Paul McCartney, the break-up of The Beatles, and his struggles with addiction. He also addresses political issues in the US and UK, family life, and memories of Liverpool. Just 48 hours later, he is shot and killed.

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