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Sky Arte Documentary Explores John Lennon and May Pang's Relationship

other · 2026-04-26

The documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story', premiering Friday, August 22 on Sky Arte, investigates the 18-month relationship between John Lennon and his Chinese-American assistant May Pang. Produced and directed by Eve Brandstein, Richard Kaufman, and Stuart Samuels, the film features Pang herself, who became Lennon's lover at Yoko Ono's suggestion. During this period, Lennon reunited with his son Julian, rekindled his passion for rock & roll, wrote new songs, and collaborated with Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, Mick Jagger, and Ringo Starr. Pang also facilitated Lennon's reunion with Paul McCartney, resulting in a historic jam session. The documentary airs on Sky Arte, whose content is curated by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'The Lost Weekend: A Love Story' premieres August 22 on Sky Arte.
  • Directed by Eve Brandstein, Richard Kaufman, and Stuart Samuels.
  • Covers John Lennon's 18-month relationship with May Pang.
  • May Pang was Lennon's Chinese-American assistant and became his lover at Yoko Ono's suggestion.
  • During this time, Lennon reunited with son Julian and regained passion for rock & roll.
  • Lennon collaborated with Elton John, David Bowie, Harry Nilsson, Mick Jagger, and Ringo Starr.
  • Pang helped arrange Lennon's reunion with Paul McCartney, leading to a historic jam session.
  • Sky Arte content is curated by Artribune.

Entities

Artists

  • John Lennon
  • May Pang
  • Yoko Ono
  • Julian Lennon
  • Elton John
  • David Bowie
  • Harry Nilsson
  • Mick Jagger
  • Ringo Starr
  • Paul McCartney

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune

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