On December 9, 1980, Mark David Chapman assassinated one of the most famous musicians to ever live, John Lennon. Nearly 30 years later, director Jarrett Schaefer cast Jared Leto to portray Chapman’s life during the three days leading up to the murder in Chapter 27 (2007). This week, we unpack the controversy behind the movie, Leto’s preparation for the role, and learn just how accurately it captured Chapman’s movements, thoughts, and mental state. Complete with a rundown on Chapman’s entire life, there is bound to be something that will intrigue every listener.

Primary Sources:
Jones, Jack. Let Me Take You Down: Inside the Mind of Mark David Chapman, the Man who Killed John Lennon. Villard Books (1992).
Washington Post (1983)
NY Times (2017)

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