Author: Lennon, John & Yoko Ono
Format: Color
Release Date: 03-10-2006
Details: On May 26, 1969, John Lennon & Yoko Ono moved into the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal for the historic, seven-day bed-in protest against violence as a whole in the world. Captured on film and video by various visitors over the seven days, Give Peace A Song documents the events that took place in the infamous suite 1742. This DVD highlights the various visits from celebrities & musicians like Tom Smothers, Derek Taylor, Petula Clark, Dr. Timothy Leary, civil rights activist Dick Gregory, and political cartoonist Al Capp to name only a few. On June 1, the last day of the bed-in, John posted lyrics on the suite's walls for a spontaneous group recording of all who were still visiting the famous couple to sing harmoniously to the world the now universal anthem for peace "Give Peace A Chance." The song was later released as a single and shot straight up the Billboard charts, and that actual recording is witnessed here on this DVD. PGive Peace A Song also features bonus television interviews, a John & Yoko press conference, Petula Clark's visit to the bed-in, and a staggering wealth of pictures that have been held captive for over 35 years. PHighlights Include: P* A new 45 minute documentary of the famous bed-in and the creation of "Give Peace A Chance." * Film from the CBC archives, outtakes from John & Yoko's own movie of the event, and home movies taken by visitors. * New interviews with Yoko Ono, Tom Smothers, Petula Clark, and the song's producer, Andre Perry. * A wealth of unreleased photos by Gerry Deiter, the only photographer given 24 hour access to the bed-in. * Over 35 minutes of bonus material including bonus television interviews, the press conference, Petula Clark's visit, interviews from Andre Perry, Tom Smothers and Judy Steinberg. PTRACK LISTING: P1. The Bed-In Begins BR 2. The Choir Assembles BR 3. Recording "Give Peace A Chance" BR 4. Pete Seeger Makes The Song Famous BR 5. The Song Lives On BR 6. John Lennon Performs "Give Peace A Chance" BR 7. "Peace Weekend" Interview BR 8. Television Interview BR 9. Press Conference BR 10. Andre Perry Interview BR 11. Petula Clark Visits The Bed-In BR 12. Tom Smothers And Judy Steinberg Bonus Interview
UPC: 602498550649
EAN: 0602498550649
Languages: English
Binding: DVD
Item Condition: New
