About the Exhibition
The Significant Movies and Moviemakers gallery reopens with a three-gallery experience showcasing the classic drama Casablanca (1942), the groundbreaking film Boyz N the Hood (1991), and acclaimed documentarian Lourdes Portillo.
The Casablanca gallery features original production objects that highlight beloved characters, settings, music, and the cinematic virtuosity that made this film one of Hollywood’s most enduring classics. While timeless in its romance and artistry, Casablanca is also inextricably tied to its production environment during WWII. The gallery explores this historical context, including the influx of European émigrés who contributed their talents both in front of and behind the camera, echoing the narrative themes of the film itself. This gallery is curated by Associate Curator Dara Jaffe.
On View: CASABLANCA
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Supported By
Dolby is the exclusive audio sponsor of this gallery.
Stories of Cinema is presented by PwC. Major funding is provided by Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman. Generous support is provided by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Ruderman Family Foundation, FotoKem, Barbara Roisman Cooper and Martin M. Cooper, Jocelyn R. Katz, John Ptak and Margaret Black, Lauren Shuler Donner, Randy E. Haberkamp, Kevin McCormick and A. Scott Berg, CHANEL, and John and Lacey Williams. Technology solutions generously provided by Panasonic and Sony Electronics Inc. Powered by Dolby. Academy Museum digital engagement platform sponsored by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
Significant Movies and Moviemakers is located on Level 2 in the Wanda Gallery.