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Inventing LA

A documentary by Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones, tells the story of the Los Angeles Times and the city’s most powerful family. For four generations, the Chandlers wielded unique influence through their newspaper. In their pursuit of personal agendas and civic ideals, they built the city of the future, but also exposed the dark side of the American dream.

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Inventing LA Inventing LA | A Newspaper Serves Its Community - Archive Film

Inventing LA | A Newspaper Serves Its Community - Archive Film An great educational short teaching kids how ... An great educational short teaching kids how a story makes the paper. (13:40)

  • Duration: 13:40
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | What is a Company? - LA TIMES Archival Film

Inventing LA | What is a Company? - LA TIMES Archival Film A film from the 1960s that looks into the his... A film from the 1960s that looks into the history and inner workings of Times Mirror. (13:14)

  • Duration: 13:14
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | LA Times Today

Inventing LA | LA Times Today The LA Times in the late 1970s at the height ... The LA Times in the late 1970s at the height of its journalistic and financial success. (14:54)

  • Duration: 14:54
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | City of Destiny

Inventing LA | City of Destiny Explore the growth of Los Angeles after World... Explore the growth of Los Angeles after World War II. (30:50)

  • Duration: 30:50
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | Preview

Inventing LA | Preview Watch the full program on Monday, 10/5, 9PM Watch the full program on Monday, 10/5, 9PM (3:12)

  • Duration: 3:12
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | Nixon Tape

Inventing LA | Nixon Tape A recorded phone conversation reveals former ... A recorded phone conversation reveals former President Nixon's opinion of the Chandlers. (0:57)

  • Duration: 0:57
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | Bombing at the Times

Inventing LA | Bombing at the Times A bomb explodes at the Times Headquarters dur... A bomb explodes at the Times Headquarters during Harrison Gray Otis' reign as publisher. (2:57)

  • Duration: 2:57
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | California Dreaming

Inventing LA | California Dreaming A look at the lifestyle of a former LA Times'... A look at the lifestyle of a former LA Times' publisher through a montage of images. (1:06)

  • Duration: 1:06
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    TV Rating: NR

Inventing LA Inventing LA | Inventing LA: Full Show

Inventing LA | Inventing LA: Full Show Peabody Award Winner: Watch the saga of the m... Peabody Award Winner: Watch the saga of the most powerful family in Los Angeles history. (1:55:57)

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