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New Documentary Reveals Lennon & Ono's NYC Struggles

11/15/2025

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The HBO documentary One to One: John & Yoko, directed by Kevin Macdonald, premieres November 14, 2025.
It follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono's life in New York City in the early 1970s, their activism, and the harassment Ono faced from Beatles fans.
The film includes restored concert footage and unreleased phone calls between Lennon and Ono.
Ono says she faced little support from the other Beatles during her ordeal.

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The HBO documentary One to One: John & Yoko, directed by Kevin Macdonald, premieres November 14, 2025.
It follows John Lennon and Yoko Ono's life in New York City in the early 1970s, their activism, and the harassment Ono faced from Beatles fans.
The film includes restored concert footage and unreleased phone calls between Lennon and Ono.
Ono says she faced little support from the other Beatles during her ordeal.