Diaries, Notes, and Sketches(1968)
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Synopsis
Also known as Walden, Jonas Mekas’s first diary film is a six-reel chronicle of his life in 1960s New York, interweaving moments with family, friends, lovers, and artistic idols. Blending everyday encounters with portraits of the avant-garde art scene, it forms an epic, personal meditation on community, creativity, and the passage of time.
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) is a documentary film directed by Jonas Mekas, released on March 1, 1968 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Timothy Leary, Ed Emshwiller, Franz Fuenstler and Jack Smith. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonas Mekas
- Writers:
- Jonas Mekas
- Status:
- Released
Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) Trailer
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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Leary
as Self
Ed Emshwiller
as Self
- Franz Fuenstler
Franz Fuenstler
as Self
Jack Smith
as Self
Mario Montez
as Self
Nico
as Self
Edie Sedgwick
as Self
Andy Warhol
as Self
Judith Malina
as Self
Storm De Hirsch
as Self
Norman Mailer
as Self
Allen Ginsberg
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jonas Mekas, written by Jonas Mekas.
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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 32 ratings.
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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Diaries, Notes, and Sketches online?
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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) is available to stream on Eternal Family. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Diaries, Notes, and Sketches?
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The main cast of Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) includes Timothy Leary, Ed Emshwiller, Franz Fuenstler, Jack Smith and Mario Montez. The film was directed by Jonas Mekas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Diaries, Notes, and Sketches released?
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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches was released on March 1, 1968 and runs for 3h.
Is Diaries, Notes, and Sketches worth watching?
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Diaries, Notes, and Sketches (1968) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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