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Director: Michael Sládek
Cast: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Isabella Rossellini, Alan Rickman, Wim Wenders
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.
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For documentary film enthusiasts and fans of the Brooklyn arts scene, BAM150 (2012) directed by Michael Sládek offers a captivating chronicle of the evolution of the renowned Brooklyn Academy of Music. Through rare archival footage and intimate interviews, the film celebrates the institution's rich history as a cultural hub, showcasing its role in fostering experimental and progressive performing arts in 20th century America and its association with acclaimed artists like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Isabella Rossellini, and Alan Rickman.