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Bernstein's Wall opens in Los Angeles
Posted May 18, 2026
Bernstein's Wall opens in Los Angeles
Bernstein’s Wall, an archival documentary by Douglas Tirola about Leonard Bernstein—centered on his life, activism, and 1989 Berlin concert—will open at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on May 21, 2026, following a successful theatrical debut at New York's Film Forum.
Director Douglas Tirola, whose previous work includes Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon and Bloodroot, crafts Bernstein's career entirely from television interviews, news footage, home movies, audio clips, and personal letters.
Opening at:
Glendale on May 21st
Town Center 5 on May 22nd
Royal on May 22nd
Tirola will participate in post-screening Q&As following the 7:30 PM show on May 21 at the Glendale, the 7:10 PM show on May 22 at the Royal, and the 1:00 PM show on May 23 at the Town center. Additionally, on May 23, Tirola will do a Q&A after the 4:10 PM show and will introduce the 7:10 PM show at the Royal.
Tickets available at: https://filmforum.org/film/bernsteins-wall
Bernstein’s Wall had its world premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival before playing at the Telluride Film Festival, CPH:DOX, AFI Fest, and more. The movie is written by Tirola, from the Words of Leonard Bernstein. Susan Bedusa serves as producer with Michael Bloom, Maria Zuckerman, Ryan Heller, Lisa Leingang, David J. Cornfield, Linda A. Cornfield, John Boccardo, and Derek Esplin as executive producers.
"Bernstein’s Wall makes the case that his charge to artists to lead the way in culture is timeless, and more vital than ever."
– Alissa Wilkinson, The New York Times