Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)

Director:

Thom Andersen

Writer:

Thom Andersen (text)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

A documentary on how Los Angeles has been used and depicted in the movies.

Plot Keywords:

Reality | Narrator | Race Relations | Lapd | Hollywood

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Encke King

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Narrator (voice)

Also Known As:

To Los Angeles paizei to rolo tou (Greece) (festival title) [el]

Runtime:

169 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Certification:

USA:Not Rated

Filming Locations:

Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Thom Andersen Productions

Movie Connections:

Features Der Stand der Dinge (1982)

Los Angeles

A fantastic film covering all of the bases of the way in which Los Angeles is seen through the eyes of Hollywood. Full of wonderful insights, this film is an in depth study more than it is a crowd-pleaser. Also a great source of information for film-buffs...a plethora of little-known facts and behind-the-scenes information. Some of the movies are blockbusters, others you may not have ever heard of, but each film that Thom Anderson studies and quotes proves to be a unique take on the subject. If you love DVD special features, you will love this movie. If you love Los Angeles, you will love this movie. If you HATE Los Angeles, you will love this movie. If you don't know yet, or know nothing about LA, get your hands on a copy of this movie. It will make it easier to decide.