This documentary went by so fast.. I was really interested as it weaved a colorful tapestry about the life that built, lived and ran the Hotel American.....Really, I don't get to watch documentaries very often, but I'm glad I did with this one.. I can't believe I've driven past this hotel where its part of the Downtown L.A. art scene and did not realize its colorful history. From its beginnings as a home for minorities then to Japanese around the war. .followed by what it became apart of the vibrant LA art scene, wow - you really learn a lot and find a new appreciation for the hotel.. makes you wonder about the stories of some of the older buildings in your home town... I'm glad I saw this on Amazon first.. I'd imagine it'll be on PBS .. great discovery! Nice work of filling in the details by the filmmakers.. 4 stars means I like it and I do - this American Hotel!
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