Inventing LA: The Chandlers and Their Times
Length: 1 hour, 57 minutes
Synopsis:
WORLD PREMIERE
In the compelling documentary INVENTING L.A.: THE CHANDLERS AND THEIR TIMES, filmmaker Peter Jones explores how four generations of one family transcended their role as news providers to become intricately involved in the growth of one of the largest cities in the world—Los Angeles. Spanning an entire century, Harrison Gray Otis, Harry Chandler, Norman and Dorothy Chandler, and Otis Chandler not only created the newspaper that once had the world's largest circulation (1.1 million at its peak), but they were also the main driving force behind everything from politics to public works. The Chandlers were instrumental in the development of major areas such as the San Fernando Valley, in the creation of countless structures including the Coliseum and the Hollywood Bowl, and in the revitalization of art and cultural areas such as Chinatown and Olvera Street. This fascinating documentary shows the significant role the Chandler family played in giving the City of Angels its everlasting identity. -Mike Takeuchi
Rating: NR
Showtimes
Lobero Theatre
33 E. Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara, 805-966-4946
- Saturday, Jan. 24
4:30 p.m.
The Victoria Hall Theater
33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara, 805-730-1038
- Sunday, Jan. 25
6:30 p.m. - Monday, Jan. 26
12:30 p.m.
Metro 4
618 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-963-9503
- Saturday, Jan. 31
8:15 a.m.
Riviera Theatre
2044 Alameda Padre Serra, Santa Barbara
- Sunday, Feb. 8
1:30 p.m.
Note: Times listed are the latest available from SBIFF as of February 2, 2009 at 11:45am; this schedule is subject to last-minute change.
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