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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Maggie Gyllenhaal

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Isabella Rossellini

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Alan Rickman

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Wim Wenders

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Laurie Anderson

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Peter Brook

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Steve Reich

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Robert Wilson

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Mike Wallace

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Philip Lopate

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Mark Morris

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John Rockwell

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