Bam150

Plot Summary

A captivating history of the nation’s oldest performing arts center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which mirrors the evolution of theater, dance and performing arts in 20th century America. Featuring 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.