John & Yoko [DVD video] : Give peace a song

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Publication Date:

2006

Publication Information:

Santa Monica, Calif. : Universal Music Enterprises : Distributed by Universal Music Distribution, c2006.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (ca. 81 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

In 1969 John Lennon and Yoko Ono invited the press to come to them as they campaigned for world peace while lying in a bed in a hotel room. There they debated with Marshall McLuhan, met with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and were confronted by cartoonist Al Capp.

General Note:

Title from disc surface.

Over 35 minutes of bonus material including television interviews, the press conference, Petula Clark's visit, interviews from André Perry, Tom Smothers and Judy Steinberg.

Performers:

John Lennon and Yoko Ono ; narrator, Paul McGrath.

Contents:

The bed-in begins -- The choir assembles -- Recording "Give peace a chance" -- Pete Seeger makes the song famous -- The song lives on -- John Lennon performs "Give peace a chance."

Personal Subject:

Lennon, John, 1940-1980

Ono, Yōko

Subject Term:

Peace movements

Genre:

Documentary television programs

Language:

English

Added Corporate Author:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

CBC Home Video (Firm)