Jonas Mekas, a Lithuanian-born American artist, poet and filmmaker, often called the godfather of American avant-garde movies, was buried in Lithuania on Sunday.
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Jonas Mekas (Lithuanian: [ˈjonɐs ˈmækɐs]; December 24, 1922 – January 23, 2019) was a Lithuanian-born American filmmaker, poet, and artist who has often been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema". His work has been exhibited in museums and festivals worldwide.
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