As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty

This film is a compilation of over 30 years of private home movie footage shot by Lithuanian-American director Jonas Mekas, assembled without concern for chronological order. The footage includes personal events such as birthdays and picnics, as well as landmark moments like the first steps of his children, all narrated by Mekas himself. Mekas' commentary offers insight into what the viewer is seeing, creating an intimate look at his life.