Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004•2h 49m•7.6•Released
DocumentaryHistory
From its distinctive neighborhoods to its architectural homes, Los Angeles has been the backdrop to countless movies. In this dazzling work, Andersen takes viewers on a whirlwind tour through the metropolis' real and cinematic history, investigating the myriad stories and legends that have come to define it, and meticulously, judiciously revealing the real city that lives beneath.
Director
Thom Andersen
Writer
Thom Andersen
Languages
English
Studio
Thom Andersen Productions
Cast
Encke King
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Thom Andersen Productions
Producer
Thom Andersen
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