
The BQE
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Genres
Overview
The BQE is a mixed-media artistic exploration of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway of New York City by Sufjan Stevens. A cinematic suite inspired by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Hula-Hoop, and commissioned by Brooklyn Academy of Music, it was originally performed in the Howard Gilman Opera House in celebration of the 25th anniversary Next Wave Festival in October of 2007.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
45 min
Release Date
2007-11-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7.5
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