One to One: John & Yoko HBO Premiere on Nov. 14

onic artists and how their work continues to resonate today. Nov. 14 can’t come soon enough for fans of John Lennon and Yoko Ono! It’s the debut of the HBO original documentary, One to One: John & Yoko, directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald. This film offers a rare glimpse into the lives of the iconic couple during their first year in New York City in the early 1970s.

Screened at prestigious film festivals like Venice, Telluride, and Sundance, this documentary promises to bring to life the explosive creativity and political activism that defined John and Yoko’s time in the city. Imagine living in a tiny apartment in Greenwich Village, watching American television for hours on end. The film captures this experience by showcasing a mix of TV clips from the era, including everything from the Vietnam War to “The Price Is Right” and Coca-Cola ads.

As the couple navigates a year of love and transformation in the United States, they begin to shift their approach to protest. This transformation culminates in the “One to One” benefit concert, inspired by a news exposé on child neglect and abuse. This historic concert, which took place on Aug. 30, 1972, at Madison Square Garden, marked John Lennon’s only full-length show after leaving The Beatles. The documentary features restored footage from the concert, as well as never-before-seen material.

With music remixed and produced by Sean Ono Lennon, the film uses the benefit concert as a launchpad to explore 18 pivotal months in John and Yoko’s lives. Shot in a faithful recreation of their New York City apartment, this documentary offers a fresh perspective on a crucial period in the lives of two legendary artists, showing how their impact continues to be felt today. Don’t miss the premiere of One to One: John & Yoko on HBO and HBO Max on Nov. 14—this is one documentary you won’t want to skip!