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Los Angeles Plays Itself

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2004 · 2h 49m
History, Documentary
Starring Encke King
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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.

Theatrical
Jul 28, 2004
Theaters
2
Director
Thom Andersen
Producer
Thom Andersen
Studio
Thom Andersen Productions
Keywords
los angeles, california film industry
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Encke King
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