Steven Soderbergh's upcoming documentary on John Lennon and Yoko Ono is set to shed new light on the couple's final interview before Lennon's tragic death. The film will focus on a nine-hour conversation the pair had with Rolling Stone journalist Laurie Kaye in December 1980, just days before Lennon's assassination.
The rare footage of this chat has circulated among fans for years, but Soderbergh aims to provide a fresh perspective by presenting it as a feature-length documentary. "I'm not looking to re-invent the form," he stated. "I'm just hoping to create a film that gets as many people as possible to hear what John and Yoko had to say on that afternoon before he was killed."
The interview, which Soderbergh has described as candid and revealing, will delve into Lennon's thoughts on politics, feminism, and positive thinking. The subjects discussed in the conversation remain surprisingly relevant today, particularly when it comes to relationships, politics, and how we treat each other.
Soderbergh expressed his excitement about the project, citing the couple's openness and enthusiasm for discussion during their chat with Kaye. He noted that their willingness to share their thoughts and opinions was striking, given the many interviews Lennon had been a part of in the past.
The documentary is set to explore not only the conversation itself but also the context surrounding it – the release of Lennon's comeback album Double Fantasy, his desire to reconnect with his son Sean after a hiatus from music. Soderbergh's aim is to create a film that captures the essence of this pivotal moment in history and provides a new appreciation for Lennon and Ono's words.
This documentary marks Soderbergh's first feature-length project since his 2010 profile on Spalding Gray, "And Everything Is Going Fine."
The rare footage of this chat has circulated among fans for years, but Soderbergh aims to provide a fresh perspective by presenting it as a feature-length documentary. "I'm not looking to re-invent the form," he stated. "I'm just hoping to create a film that gets as many people as possible to hear what John and Yoko had to say on that afternoon before he was killed."
The interview, which Soderbergh has described as candid and revealing, will delve into Lennon's thoughts on politics, feminism, and positive thinking. The subjects discussed in the conversation remain surprisingly relevant today, particularly when it comes to relationships, politics, and how we treat each other.
Soderbergh expressed his excitement about the project, citing the couple's openness and enthusiasm for discussion during their chat with Kaye. He noted that their willingness to share their thoughts and opinions was striking, given the many interviews Lennon had been a part of in the past.
The documentary is set to explore not only the conversation itself but also the context surrounding it – the release of Lennon's comeback album Double Fantasy, his desire to reconnect with his son Sean after a hiatus from music. Soderbergh's aim is to create a film that captures the essence of this pivotal moment in history and provides a new appreciation for Lennon and Ono's words.
This documentary marks Soderbergh's first feature-length project since his 2010 profile on Spalding Gray, "And Everything Is Going Fine."
. i feel like we could still learn so much from him about being open and honest, especially when it comes to relationships and how we treat each other 
. it's beautiful that Steven Soderbergh wants to share this with the world again... maybe it'll inspire people to be more thoughtful and compassionate towards one another 
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It's crazy that their conversation is still so relevant today. And can you imagine having a 9-hour chat with them? Mind blown! 
It's crazy how relatable the topics they discussed still are today - like, who doesn't want to know more about positivity and feminism in relationships? 
I'm also really down for learning more about what was going on with Double Fantasy & Lennon reconnecting with Sean. This feels like a super important piece of history that we should be talking about 
Can't wait to see it! 
. I'm all about re-watching old faves & reliving the good ol' days, but this one's different 'cause it's like getting a piece of history that we never got to experience firsthand 
. I'm hyped for Soderbergh to bring it out, though - he seems to know his stuff & really wants to share something special with us 
, I'm not sure why they're making a whole film out of this conversation. I mean, it's just an interview, right? 
But hey, if it gets people to hear what Lennon and Ono had to say on that fateful day... idk 
. I guess it's cool that Soderbergh is trying to make it feel like a real film, though. A nine-hour documentary might be a bit of a stretch, though 
I mean, who wouldn't want to see their conversation about politics, feminism & positive thinking? It sounds like it's gonna be really insightful. I love that Soderbergh is tryin' to make this film feel fresh & not just a rehash of old footage. It's all about gettin' people to hear what John & Yoko had to say on that fateful day. I think it's dope that the doc will also explore the context around Double Fantasy & Sean, Lennon's son. It's gonna be a really interesting look at a pivotal moment in history. Can't wait to see this! 
I'm so done with these blokes re-releasing their old footage as documentaries. Can't they just leave it in peace? Like, we get it, the conversation is iconic and all that, but do we really need a 9-hour version of it? 
And what's up with Steven Soderbergh trying to make this into some big deal? It's not like he's discovering new info or anything... 
They were already pretty open about their views back in the day, but it's crazy how relevant those conversations still are today. Politics, feminism, positivity... all things that we're still grappling with in some way. And the fact that they had a chat just days before... it's like they're speaking straight to us now. 
What do you guys think about revisiting these old interviews and getting new insights? Should we be digging deeper into history or moving on? 
. hope this docu helps people appreciate john & yoko's words more & gives us a deeper understanding of what was going on in their minds before... you know 
anyway, it's crazy to think that even back in 80 they were still tackling topics like feminism & positive thinking, which are still super relevant today 
can't wait for this docu to drop!
It's crazy how much their conversation with Laurie Kaye still feels super relevant today 
. I mean, have you seen their thoughts on positivity and feminism? Mind blown 
. I love how this new doc is gonna help bring back some of those conversations he had with Yoko and the world... it's wild to think about how relevant some of the stuff they talked about is still today 
. The fact that he was so open and honest during that last interview, even though he knew his life was in danger, is just crazy 
. Fingers crossed he does justice to John and Yoko's legacy 
. the fact that this footage has been floating around among fans for years is wild. feel bad for john & yoko, still trying to process what happened all those yrs ago 