Brooklyn Academy of Music Archives

Independent Film: Jamaica Doc “One People” Premieres in Kingston, NYC + London

Words by Jesse Serwer— Today marks the 50th anniversary of Jamaican independence, a milestone being celebrated in various ways not just across Jamaica, but across all of the diaspora capitals, and around... Read More...

Do the Reggae: Brooklyn Film Series Celebrates Jamaica’s 50th Anniversary

Words by Emily Shapiro— As you all know, Jamaica celebrates its 50th Anniversary of Indepdendence in a few weeks and the country has planned some massive celebrations. If you can’t swing a trip over for ... Read More...

“Wah Do Dem” Premier At BAM Sell Off! Now Screening All Week @ Village Cinemas in Manhattan

Words by DJ Gravy Last Tuesday, June 15th, a heavily diverse Brooklyn crowd filled up every seat at Brooklyn Academy of Music's theater for the New York premier of the award winning indie film, "Wah Do D... Read More...

Sam Fleischner Preps for “Wah Do Dem” NYC Screening at Brooklyn Academy of Music

Posted by DJ Gravy Make it here, you make it anywhere is what Frank said, and it still rings true as ever. For Sam Fleischner, writer and director of the award winning indie film, "Wah Do Dem", his mome... Read More...

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