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Theatrical screenings of restored John Lennon & Yoko Ono “Imagine” film begin tonight

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Eagle Rock EntertainmentThe newly restored version of John Lennon and Yoko Ono‘s 1972 film Imagine will be shown in theaters around the world starting tonight, September 17.

The movie, which was co-directed by John and Yoko, boasts a remixed and remastered soundtrack.  The theatrical screening will also include 15 minutes of previously unseen bonus footage.

Imagine was filmed mainly at Lennon and Ono’s Tittenhurst Park home in Ascot, U.K., and in New York City, while the ex-Beatles star was recording his 1971 solo album of the same name. The movie features a variety of vignettes that accompany each song on the Imagine album and a few tunes from Ono’s own 1971 record, Fly. Among the scenes is the well-known segment showing John performing Imagine‘s classic title track on a white piano while Yoko sits next to him.

The film also includes guest appearances by such celebrities as Fred Astaire, Andy Warhol, Dick Cavett, Jack Palance, and Lennon’s ex-band mate George Harrison.

The bonus footage includes scenes from the recording studio as Lennon works on the songs “How Do You Sleep?” and “Oh My Love,” accompanied by Harrison on guitar, veteran session keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, future Yes drummer Alan White, and bassist Klaus Voormann. The segments boast a specially created Dolby Atmos surround-sound mix.

Check out a trailer for and preview clips from the restored flick at Lennon’s official YouTube channel. Tickets for the screenings are available for purchase at ImagineFilmTickets.com.

Meanwhile, DVD and Blu-ray editions of the restored Imagine film, packaged with a restored version of the 2000 documentary Gimme Some Truth: The Making of the Imagine Album, will be released on October 5. That same day, an expansive deluxe reissue of the album also will hit stores. Visit ImagineJohnYoko.com for full details.

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