Los Angeles' movie history is the protagonist in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003, Thom Andersen), an expansive, clip-laden film that should be interesting to any curious Angeleno. Discussion following with director Thom Anderson.

Thu., Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m., 2008

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