BAM1502012

A captivating history of the nation’s oldest performing arts center (which mirrors the evolution of 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 Pina Bausch, Robert Wilson, and Merce Cunningham. Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Michael Sladek.