Visionary choreographer and director Busby Berkeley revolutionized the movie musical, breaking free from the confines of the stage and sweeping audiences into dazzling, kaleidoscopic worlds of synchronized movement and cinematic spectacle.
From 42nd Street and the Gold Diggers series to Ziegfeld Girl and Easy to Love, Berkeley redefined what film could do. Join us for an exploration of his groundbreaking career and the often chaotic personal life behind the scenes.
George McGhee has over 35 years of experience, latterly at the BBC, where he oversaw all feature films and international TV series acquisitions.