Sleepless Nights Stories


1h 54m 2011

Brief Synopsis

Director Jonas Mekas travels through New York nights, through apartments, studios, backstage rooms, galleries, bars, and clubs. Encountering old acquaintances like Ken and Flo Jacobs, Yoko Ono, friends, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. Mr. Mekas begins the film with the words 'I can't sleep

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Drama
Experimental
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

Synopsis

Director Jonas Mekas travels through New York nights, through apartments, studios, backstage rooms, galleries, bars, and clubs. Encountering old acquaintances like Ken and Flo Jacobs, Yoko Ono, friends, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. Mr. Mekas begins the film with the words 'I can't sleep.' Who hasn't been in this situation? Sleepy and yet wide awake at the same time, you find yourself in the world of those exhausted from the day's exertions, the drunk, the relaxed, the dancing, the brooding, the mourning, and the pensive.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Drama
Experimental
Release Date
2011

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States Winter December 16, 2011

Limited Release in United States Winter December 16, 2011 (New York City)