A Letter from Greenpoint
Originally released in 2004. A Letter from Greenpoint is a documentary/drama film. directed by Jonas Mekas. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jonas Mekas and Benn Northover
Synopsis
In February 2004, after 30 years of my life in SoHo, I made a decision to leave SoHo and move to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This video is about what it feels like to leave a place in which one has spent more time than any other place, and which was also the place of my family life. I am somewhere else now. It’s about beginning of growing roots in a new place, new home, with new friends, new thoughts, experiences. This video is also about video. When in 1949 I began filming with my Bolex, it took me fifteen years to really master it so that my Bolex would do for me what I wanted. When in 1987 I got my first Sony camera I thought it would be different. But no. Only today, after working with the video camera for fifteen years, I feel like it had become an extension of my eye, my body, "A Letter from Greenpoint" being my first real video work.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Anthology Film Archives
- Love Streams Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Letter from Greenpoint about?
In February 2004, after 30 years of my life in SoHo, I made a decision to leave SoHo and move to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This video is about what it feels like to leave a place in which one has spe...
Who directed A Letter from Greenpoint?
A Letter from Greenpoint was directed by Jonas Mekas.
How long is A Letter from Greenpoint?
A Letter from Greenpoint has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was A Letter from Greenpoint released?
A Letter from Greenpoint was released on April 22, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Letter from Greenpoint?
The main cast of A Letter from Greenpoint includes Jonas Mekas, Benn Northover.