Michigan: A new film has brought the legendary John Lennon and Yoko Ono concert performance at the John Sinclair Freedom Rally into the spotlight once again. The event, which took place in December 1971, has become a vital piece of Ann Arbor's history.
For over five decades, the performance at Crisler Arena has been remembered as a defining moment in the city’s cultural landscape. The film, titled "One to One: John and Yoko," offers an in-depth look into the lives of the iconic couple during the early 1970s, while they were living in New York's Greenwich Village.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald and released by Magnolia Pictures, the documentary provides rare insights into the personal lives of Lennon and Ono, featuring never-before-seen footage and audio recordings. The film includes intimate phone conversations between the couple and several other notable figures of the time. This documentary not only captures the magic of their performance in Ann Arbor but also takes viewers behind the scenes, exploring the complexities of their relationship and their activism during that transformative period.
This documentary arrives over 53 years after the original performance, offering a fresh perspective on an event that was pivotal to both the couple’s career and Ann Arbor's cultural fabric. It serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of their work, as well as their commitment to social justice causes, which resonated with the audience and contributed to the lasting significance of their appearance in Michigan.
