

Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004 · Movie · 2h 49m
DocumentaryHistory
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
86/100
Key crew
- Thom AndersenDirector
- Thom AndersenWriter
Cast
- Encke KingNarrator (voice)
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