150 years of Brooklyn chaos, captured in 86 delicious minutes.
A captivating history of the nation's oldest performing arts center - which largely mirrors the evolution of experimental and progressive performing arts in 20th century America - BAM150 chronicles the vibrant past, present and future of the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Through footage of recent performances, intimate interviews, and an astonishing treasure trove of 150 years' worth of archival materials, BAM150 is a testament to the power and stamina of the institution that established Brooklyn as a cultural mecca-serving as a home to such greats as Enrico Caruso, Sarah Bernhardt, Edwin Booth, Merce Cunningham, Robert Wilson, Mark Morris, Laurie Anderson, and Pina Bausch.
Editing
Archival footage woven like a feverish memory quilt.
Production
Access to 150 years of chaos, beautifully organized.
Director
Michael Sládek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alan Rickman's interview was one of his final on-camera appearances before his death in 2016.
BAM's 1861 opening predates Lincoln's presidency; it literally survived the Civil War, two world wars, and NYC's 1975 fiscal crisis.
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