Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times (2009)
117 min
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.
- Release date
- January 24, 2009
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Earl Rose
Trailer
Cast
- Dorothy Chandler as Self
- Harry Brant Chandler as Self
- Norman Chandler as Self
- Mike Davis as Self
- Cary Farnsworth as Harry Chandler
- David Halberstam as Self
- Abraham Hoffman as Self
- Hal Holbrook as Harrison Gray Otis
- Alex Jones as Self
- Maulana Karenga as Self
Crew
- Peter Jones · Director
- Peter Jones · Writer
- Mark A. Catalena · Producer
- Peter Jones · Producer
- Earl Rose · Composer
- Mark A. Catalena · Cinematographer
- Mark A. Catalena · Editor