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Soderbergh Premieres AI-Lennon Interview at Cannes, Son Approves

5/19/2026

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Steven Soderbergh premiered his documentary “John Lennon: The Last Interview” at Cannes on May 18, 2026.
The 90-minute documentary shows the full December 8, 1980 interview and mixes 90% archival stills with about 10 minutes of AI-generated surreal images, which Soderbergh says require human supervision and consent discussion.
Sean Lennon watched the documentary in New York with a lawyer and said he was pleased with his father’s final interview portrayal.

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Steven Soderbergh premiered his documentary “John Lennon: The Last Interview” at Cannes on May 18, 2026.
The 90-minute documentary shows the full December 8, 1980 interview and mixes 90% archival stills with about 10 minutes of AI-generated surreal images, which Soderbergh says require human supervision and consent discussion.
Sean Lennon watched the documentary in New York with a lawyer and said he was pleased with his father’s final interview portrayal.