John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth is a music and documentary film directed by Andrew Solt, running about 63 minutes.

What it’s about. An instant classic when released in September 1971, John Lennon's Imagine was the ex-Beatle's solo masterpiece, and its musical legacy is matched here by priceless footage of Lennon's creative process, independently edited from original 16-millimeter footage by producer-director Andrew Solt with the hands-off approval of Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. Incorporating footage from John and Yoko's original film Imagine (clips of which were previously included in the 1988 documentary Imagine: John Lennon), Gimme Some Truth presents Lennon, Ono, coproducer Phil Spector, and a host of gifted musicians in a fluid context of conflict, community, and craftsmanship. Bearing witness to every stage of the recording process, this 63-minute documentary succeeds as a visual diary, a study of familiar music in its infancy, and a revealing portrait of the then-30-year-old Lennon--from witty clown to confrontational perfectionist--at the peak of his post-Fab Four inspiration.

Who’s in it. John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth stars John Lennon as Self, Yoko Ono as Self, George Harrison as Self and Phil Spector as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth page.

If you liked it. Fans of John Lennon - Gimme Some Truth tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.