Happy Birthday to John
Synopsis
On October 9, 1972, the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse hosted an exhibition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s work, designed by Fluxus artist George Maciunas. That same day, friends including Ringo Starr, Allen Ginsberg, and Paul Krassner gathered to celebrate Lennon’s birthday. Jonas Mekas’s film records the event in both image and sound, capturing the spirit of the moment and the community around Lennon and Ono.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Score
- Dalius Skamarakas, Dalius Naujokaitis
- Original Title
- Happy Birthday to John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas Mekas
Dalius Skamarakas, Dalius Naujokaitis
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Mekas
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Birthday to John
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What is Happy Birthday to John about?
On October 9, 1972, the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse hosted an exhibition of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s work, designed by Fluxus artist George Maciunas. That same day, friends including Ringo Starr, Allen Ginsberg, and Paul Krassner gathered to celebrate Lennon’s birthday. Jonas Mekas’s film records the event in both image and sound, capturing the spirit of the moment and the community around Lennon and Ono.
Who directed Happy Birthday to John?
Happy Birthday to John was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Happy Birthday to John?
The principal cast of Happy Birthday to John includes John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Phil Spector, Allen Ginsberg, Paul Krassner.
When was Happy Birthday to John released and how long is it?
Happy Birthday to John was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Birthday to John?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Birthday to John was composed by Dalius Skamarakas, Dalius Naujokaitis.