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Borrowed Time Movie Trailer HD - Theatrical Release Date: 2nd May

IFC Director s Cut Release Date: 2nd May
Short Synopsis: A visionary new documentary exploring the final decade of John Lennon's life in extraordinary detail. Follow the legend as he evolves beyond The Beatles, creating revolutionary music and standing at the forefront of anti-war protests that would make him one of the most influential pop culture icons of all time.
Directed By: Alan G. Parker

Writer: Alan G. Parker

Producer: Alexa Morris

Featuring: John Lennon (archive), Yoko Ono (archive), Paul McCartney (archive), Tony Bramwell (Apple Records CEO), Earl Slick (guitarist), Henry 'The Horse' Smith (1981 tour manager), Vinny Appice (drummer)
Run Time : 134 Minutes

Cert: TBC
Transcript
00:00John Lennon, he said, I've got something to tell you, I've left the Beatles, and I thought, you're crazy.
00:12Well, the Beatles were splitting up themselves, you know, disintegrating.
00:18He did tend to get a bit vicious.
00:22I don't want to be trapped again with the same musicians making the same sound.
00:26He said, you're going to be working with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and I was floored.
00:34I actually said to him, do you regret writing How Do You Sleep?
00:37John and I were in there, and Phil came in, pulled out his gun, and shot up the bathroom.
00:43I think it's inevitable when you're that famous that all kinds of crackpots will come through the door.
00:47There were some quite unkind things said about Yoko.
00:50She broke him.
00:52You've got to have a little guts, and Yoko had a lot of guts.
00:54Lennon's message is probably one of the most powerful statements in popular culture.
01:06This was going to be a concert tour that had never been seen before.
01:10It would have been so pioneering.
01:13World tour, major cities.
01:15I, as an individual, don't feel satisfied as an artist, or I would stop.
01:20I must always go on.
01:21The most famous person in the world who was then assassinated.
01:26And a man comes running and yelling, we've got a gunshot.
01:28Gunshot in the chest.
01:29Can you believe it?
01:30John Lennon.
01:32Don't be afraid.
01:33This is only the beginning.
01:34This 60s was just waking up in the morning, you know.
01:36I just can't wait.
01:38I'm so glad to be around.
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