Judge To Rule Quickly Over 'John Lennon Film'

A Judge is expected to decide by the end of the week whether John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ should be removed from a film that challenges the theory of evolution.

Yoko Ono, the widow of the former Beatle, and his two sons have sued the makers of Expelled: 'No Intelligence Allowed’ for using the song without permission.

The film opened in the US in April and is expected to be released on DVD this October.

Although the filmmakers have acknowledged that they did not ask for permission to use the song they claim that the 20 second clip is protected by the fair use doctrine.

The doctrine allows copyrighted materials to be used for the purpose of commentary, reports the Associated Press.

Ono’s lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, as well as a ban on any further use of the song.