Los Angeles Plays Itself

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.

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Citizen B

Citizen B

2025

The L.A. Riots: 25 Years Later

2017

Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest

Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoo's Nest

1981

Los Angeles: 'Wonder City of the West'

Los Angeles: 'Wonder City of the West'

1935

One Six Right

One Six Right

2005

Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

Flipside Video Fanzine Number 1

Los Angeles Film Noir

Los Angeles Film Noir

2015

Before Hollywood There Was Fort Lee, N. J.

Before Hollywood There Was Fort Lee, N. J.

1964

Fernando Nation

Fernando Nation

2010

Où sont les noirs ?

Où sont les noirs ?

2020

Anatomie de Los Angeles

1969

Paris Cinéma

Paris Cinéma

1929

Hollywood Unplugged

Hollywood Unplugged

2024

Outlaw Motorcycles

Outlaw Motorcycles

1966

French Lessons

French Lessons

Jewel's Catch One

Jewel's Catch One

2017

Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story

Chavez Ravine: A Los Angeles Story

2003

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

Los Angeles Lakers: '87 The Drive For Five

1987

Touched by Gold: '72 Lakers

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2012

BANG! Low End Theory

2014

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