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Where to Watch Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) in the US
- 2003
- Not Rated
- 2h 49m
- 7.8IMDb
- 96%Rotten Tomatoes
- 86Metascore
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What it's about
Of the cities in the world, few are depicted in and mythologized more in film and television than the city of Los Angeles. In this documentary, Thom Andersen examines in detail the ways the city has been depicted, both when it is meant to be anonymous and when itself is the focus. Along the way, he illustrates his concerns of how the real city and its people are misrepresented and distorted through the prism of popular film culture. Furthermore, he also chronicles the real stories of the city's modern history behind the notorious accounts of the great conspiracies that ravaged his city that reveal a more open and yet darker past than the casual viewer would suspect.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Thom Andersen
- Writer
- Thom Andersen
- Starring
- Encke King, Ben Alexander, Jim Backus
Details
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2004
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $6,945
- Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total
Where to Watch Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Los Angeles Plays Itself in the United States?
- Los Angeles Plays Itself is available free with a participating library card or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.
- Can I stream Los Angeles Plays Itself or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store and Fandango at Home.
- Can I watch Los Angeles Plays Itself for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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