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John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes
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John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes
IDFA 2014

John Lennon: The Bermuda Tapes

Michael Epstein, Mark Thompson
United States
2013
Dutch Premiere
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On June 6, 1980, John Lennon embarked on a remarkable voyage from Newport, Rhode Island to Bermuda. After starting off in calm waters, the next day the boat got caught in a heavy storm. The entire crew became seasick and John had no choice but to take the helm until they docked safely in Bermuda. Having arrived in one piece, he found the inspiration for a new album entitled . This interactive app takes the user on that stormy voyage to the island, and then explores the creative journey Lennon took during his time there, and his long-distance relationship with his wife Yoko Ono. Users can navigate the yacht over the ocean as they listen to anecdotes about the journey, visit the disco in Bermuda that inspired him in his new project, wander around the island’s botanical gardens and listen to demos of various tracks. With its interviews with Lennon himself, Yoko Ono, his travel companions and his producer, this app creates an amazing experience that combines listening, watching and discovering – and doing good: all proceeds of the app benefit WhyHunger and Yoko Ono's Imagine There's No Hunger Campaign.

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Co-production
    Design I/O,
    eyeball,
    WhyHunger
    Design I/O,
    eyeball,
    WhyHunger