BAM built a whole repertory week around dogs on film, starting from Jean the Vitagraph Dog, the 1909 collie credited as cinema's first animal star, and running up through Wendy and Lucy. The lineup swings from Skippy the terrier in The Thin Man to De Sica's Umberto D. and Terry as Toto in The Wizard of Oz. If you want a repertory programme with a genuine through-line rather than a random rotation, this is the week.
What to expect
Screenings rotate daily across BAM Rose Cinemas' four screens, with several titles playing on multiple days. Prints are a mix of archival and digital formats. Check the day's schedule before travelling, since individual titles do not screen every day of the run.
Good to know
- 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, or C to Lafayette Av.
- Individual titles rotate, so confirm which film plays on the day you go.
- BAM members pay reduced admission across the series.
- The lobby cafe is a practical meeting point before screenings.
- Family-friendly titles sit alongside heavier arthouse entries.
- A per-ticket handling fee applies to online orders.
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Common questions
What films are in the series?
Titles include The Thin Man, Lassie with Jean Rescues, Umberto D., The Wizard of Oz, Wendy and Lucy, Best in Show and Space Dogs.
Does every film screen every day?
No. Titles rotate across the run, so check BAM's daily schedule for the specific film you want.
Can I bring my dog?
No. The series is about dogs on screen; BAM Rose Cinemas admits service animals only.
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