Mothers Day Program – The StoryDancer
Saturday, May 9 | 1pm-3:30pm | Museum Admission During Mother’s Day Weekend, the Lewis Museum invites you to a special screening of The StoryDancer. This film offers a profound meditation on healing, authenticity, and the bravery required to pursue one’s genuine vocation. In 1977, Maria Broom made the pivotal decision to leave her prominent role at a local Baltimore news station to honor an internal pull toward dance. Over the ensuing decades, her career has spanned from instructing women and children in dance and meditation to appearing on HBO’s The Wire. Her journey stands as a powerful example of the grace found in letting go of conventional expectations to fulfill a true life’s purpose. Now 76, Maria continues to practice “storydancing” throughout the city, motivating individuals of all ages to embrace activities that foster personal well-being. The screening will be accompanied by a post-film discussion featuring the director, Gaia Bethel-Birch.