As Beatlemania resurges with upcoming films about the Fab Four, director Kevin Macdonald offers a fresh perspective on John Lennon and Yoko Ono in his new documentary, One to One: John & Yoko. The film, which premiered at Sundance, blends never-before-seen concert footage, private home videos, and raw audio recordings to paint an intimate portrait of the couple beyond their public personas.
Centered on Lennon’s 1972 “One to One” benefit concert for children with disabilities at New York’s Willowbrook State School, the documentary captures the couple’s activism and personal struggles. Macdonald highlights Yoko Ono’s often-overlooked artistry and humanity, challenging decades of criticism from Beatles fans.
With Sony’s four-part Beatles biopics slated for 2028, Macdonald’s film stands out by focusing on Lennon and Ono’s post-Beatles life—their activism, family heartbreak, and the quiet moments in between. For fans and newcomers alike, One to One offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into two of music’s most iconic figures.
One to One: John & Yoko hits theaters this fall.