‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Reframes Lennon and Ono’s Activism and Artistry

The IMAX documentary revisits the couple’s 1970s activism and personal life, exploring their impact beyond the Beatles’ legacy.

The documentary, directed by Kevin Macdonald, premiered in IMAX on April 11, 2025, and focuses on John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s activism and artistry during the early 1970s.
Centered around their 1972 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, the film highlights their efforts to raise $1.5 million for children with mental disabilities.
Restored archival footage and unreleased phone recordings, authorized by their son Sean Lennon, provide an intimate look at their personal and political lives in New York City.
The film challenges the narrative that Yoko Ono broke up the Beatles, portraying her as a pivotal artistic and political influence on Lennon.
By drawing parallels between 1970s countercultural activism and today’s challenges, the documentary emphasizes the enduring relevance of their message of peace and social justice.