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Interview and Reading: Jonas Mekas

Interview and Reading: Jonas Mekas (1991)

0h 50m | PG-13

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Jonas Mekas recites poems of his, both in English and Lithuanian. Exclusive Mekas interview by the poet Sparrow. The legendary poet-film critic and film diarist waxes philosophical in rare extended setting exhibiting his transcendental poetic humor. Jonas attacks the crass world of TV advertising and sell-out commercial filmmakers. Contributes zen anecdotes and filmmaking advice. Choice clips include Mekas' Film Diaries with deceivingly formalist amateur "home movie" style, but in small bursts of expression in a quick collage. Footage from Jonas' homeland as well as clips of famed pop figures John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Tiny Tim.

Director: Mitch Corber

Studio: Anthology Film Archives

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Sparrow

Sparrow

as Himself (Interviewer)

Jonas Mekas

Jonas Mekas

as Himself