
In a different perspective: Kevin Macdonald, known for directing documentaries about influential musicians such as Bob Marley and Whitney Houston, deviates from this pattern with “One to One: John & Yoko.” Instead of scrutinizing his subjects in general or focusing on their iconic status, he dives deep into an intimate perspective, concentrating on 18 significant months in the lives of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. This approach intentionally avoids dwelling on the Beatles’ legacy to emphasize Lennon individually, beyond the band that catapulted him to fame. Seeking a raw and immediate feel, Macdonald, winner of an Oscar for “One Day in September,” strives to bypass sentimentality, transporting viewers back to the early 1970s following the disbandment of the Beatles. During this period, Lennon and Ono resided in a modest Greenwich Village apartment, where their artistic endeavors, political activism, and romantic bond flourished. This effort results in a captivating, at times uneven portrayal that humanizes one of the Beatles by showcasing the everyday life of Lennon and his beloved wife.