The children of the “maestro” answer our questions about Leonard Bernstein’s legacy
PBS - American Masters
March 5, 2024
What would it be like to see your family life portrayed in a movie?
For siblings Jamie, Alexander and Nina Bernstein, that question has been answered. As the children of composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein and actress Felicia Montealegre, their parents’ lives are the subject of Academy Award-nominated film “Maestro.” Directed by and starring Bradley Cooper, the movie is a portrait of the complicated relationship between the couple from the early days of their courtship through marital challenges and final moments – exploring intimate and controversial aspects of Bernstein’s private life.