Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.
"Drives through Lost L.A."
Originally released in 1995. Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. is a documentary film. directed by Morgan Neville.
Starring Joan Didion, James Ellroy, and Buck Henry
Synopsis
Before "L.A. Confidential", there was "Shotgun Freeway" -- the groundbreaking 1995 documentary about Los Angeles coming to grips with it's own history. Against a backdrop of never-before-seen archival footage, Shotgun Freeway presents a diverse group of "Angelinos" who guide the film through their own past as well as the city's. We get crime scribe James Ellroy reliving his youth as a burglar, Actor/writer Buck Henry's tour of Hollywood fakery, Jazzman Buddy Collette's trip down Central Avenue, Historian Mike Davis' tour of LA's eventual Armageddon, and writer Joan Didion's take on LA's own ephemerality. From the Beaches to the Valley, "Shotgun Freeway" will show you a Los Angeles you never knew existed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- King Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. about?
Before "L.A. Confidential", there was "Shotgun Freeway" -- the groundbreaking 1995 documentary about Los Angeles coming to grips with it's own history. Against a backdrop of never-before-seen archi...
Who directed Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.?
Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. was directed by Morgan Neville.
How long is Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.?
Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. released?
Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. was released on March 1, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.?
The main cast of Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A. includes Joan Didion, James Ellroy, Buck Henry, John Milius, David Hockney.