Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times
2009, English. Directed by Mark A. Catalena & Peter Jones.
For generations Harrison Gray Otis and the Chandler family used their newspaper, the Los Angeles Times, to wield great power over the City of Angels. This documentary chronicles the secretive clan's role in LA politics, public works and more. A comprehensive look at four generations' contributions to the growth of the town, director Peter Jones's film offers plenty of insight for fans of history, journalism and Southern California.
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- 24 January 2009
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- Peter Jones
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Who directed Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times?
Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times (2009) was directed by Mark A. Catalena and Peter Jones and stars Liev Schreiber, Dorothy Chandler, Norman Chandler.