Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Synopsis
Filmed in 1950 soon after Jonas Mekas arrived in New York, this short documents everyday life in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was the first film he shot with his 16 mm Bolex camera, but he did not edit and present the footage until 2003, making it both his earliest and one of his final works on film.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonas Mekas
- Original Title
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonas Mekas
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Mekas
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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What is Williamsburg, Brooklyn about?
Filmed in 1950 soon after Jonas Mekas arrived in New York, this short documents everyday life in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It was the first film he shot with his 16 mm Bolex camera, but he did not edit and present the footage until 2003, making it both his earliest and one of his final works on film.
Who directed Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
Williamsburg, Brooklyn was directed by Jonas Mekas.
Who stars in Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
The principal cast of Williamsburg, Brooklyn includes Not specified.
When was Williamsburg, Brooklyn released and how long is it?
Williamsburg, Brooklyn was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
Williamsburg, Brooklyn holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).