Los Angeles Plays Itself

Year: 2004

Runtime: 169 min

Language: English

Director: Thom Andersen

HistoryDocumentary

This documentary examines the recurring ways Los Angeles has been presented in film, contrasting those portrayals with the reality of the city. Professor Thom Andersen critiques how filmmakers have often misrepresented Los Angeles and its diverse communities, highlighting the disconnect between the on-screen image and the actual place. The film explores how the city is frequently treated as a character, revealing both its iconic glamour and its less appealing aspects.

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