Acclaimed as the best documentary made about LA, Thom Andersen’s epic film explores how the city has been used, depicted and distorted by the movies made there while also revealing the darkest parts of its history.

Consisting mostly of shots from other films, this documentary discusses the many representations of the city of Los Angeles in film and on television. Professor Thom Andersen compares the city as it exists in real life with its depictions on screen to examine how L.A. and its massive community have been misrepresented over the years. In addition to critical analysis, Andersen explains how directors portray the city itself as a character, and he also delves into L.A.'s dark history.