Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004)
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.
Released: Jul 28, 2004
Runtime: 169 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Encke King, Ben Alexander, Jim Backus, Brenda Bakke, Barbara O. Jones, Gene Barry
Crew: Thom Andersen (Director), Thom Andersen (Writer), Thom Andersen (Producer), Deborah Stratman (Director of Photography), Peter Bo Rappmund (Editor), Peter Bo Rappmund (Editorial Services)