Los Angeles Plays Itself

AA Cinema Screening, Wednesday 6th November

The AA Cinema will be hosting film screenings chosen each week by different AA Tutors.
This week’s film, Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003), Directed by Thom Anderson.

Hosted by Taneli Mansikkamaki (Experimental 12 Unit Master).

Synopsis: 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.

The AA Cinema is located in the Research Collections Room (basement, No. 32 Bedford Square) and is open for bookings by AA staff and students. A programme of screenings for AA members is held termly - see the What’s On listings and a Film Club for students also operates, showing films on a weekly basis. AA students and staff also have access to a library of 1,782 feature films and documentaries.

All film loans, viewings and screenings for students are held as part of an educational programme.

This screening is for AA Students and Staff only and is for the purpose of instruction, criticism and review.