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200426 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Los Angeles

200426 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Brad Pitt filmed scenes for 'Mr. And Mrs. Smith' at Twentieth Century Fox during a week filled with Oscar preparations in Los Angeles.

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Brad Pitt filmed scenes for 'Mr. And Mrs. Smith' at Twentieth Century Fox during a week filled with Oscar preparations in Los Angeles.

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Sarah Morris

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Brad Pitt films a scene for 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' at Twentieth Century Fox during the week leading up to the Oscars in 2004. Sarah Morris' documentary 'Los Angeles' captures the city's vibrant atmosphere and its role as a film production hub. Iconic locations such as the Bonaventure Hotel and I.M. Pei’s Creative Artist’s Agency feature prominently. The film includes rehearsals for the Academy Awards and the final taping of 'Hollywood Squares' at CBS, accompanied by an original musical score.

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