Interview and Reading: Jonas Mekas

IMDb 0.0 1991 • 50 min • Documentary

Director

Mitch Corber

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Sparrow
Sparrow Himself (Interviewer)
Jonas Mekas
Jonas Mekas Himself