Yoko Ono, the 92-year-old widow of John Lennon, faced harsh criticism when The Beatles disbanded in 1970. A new documentary film, “One to One: John & Yoko,” sheds light on her personal struggles during the early 1970s after the band’s split. The documentary features audio recordings from that time, revealing the harassment Ono endured. Despite rumors that she was responsible for the Beatles’ breakup, Ono denied playing a significant role in it.
In the film, Ono recalls receiving hateful messages wishing harm upon her and her unborn child, highlighting the discrimination and physical attacks she faced in public. She also discusses the miscarriages she suffered around that time. “One to One” follows Lennon and Ono’s life in the early 1970s as they transitioned to New York City and became active in political activism alongside Lennon’s solo music career.
Their son, Sean Lennon, served as an executive producer for the film, which includes recorded phone calls and remastered clips from the 1972 One to One benefit concert. The documentary captures their experiences, including Ono’s speech at the International Feminist Conference, where she reflected on society’s perception of her as a woman attached to a powerful man.
Ono shared her struggles with sexism and racism in the aftermath of The Beatles’ breakup, feeling unfairly scapegoated due to her Japanese heritage. Despite the challenges, Ono remained resilient, fueled by her deep love for Lennon. The film is now showing in IMAX theaters, offering a glimpse into the complex lives of this iconic couple.
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