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THE MAYOR OF SUNSET STRIP is a wildly entertaining ride through rock-and-roll history as seen through the eyes of one supremely distinct figure, Rodney Bingenheimer. Directed by acclaimed documentarian George Hickenlooper (HEARTS OF DARKNESS), the film examines the life of Los Angeles' 'Mayor of Sunset Strip'. Coming of age in LA in the 1960s, just as rock-and-roll was bursting onto the scene, Bingenheimer was obsessed with all things musical. Though not a successful musician himself, he nonetheless befriended rock's elite. In the 1970s, he opened up his own club, Rodney Bingenheimer's English Disco, which played host to luminaries such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Marc Bolan. It was in 1976, however, when Rodney found his true calling. On his weekly radio show on KROQ, Bingenheimer introduced several of popular music's most celebrated voices to America--Blondie, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, The Smiths, and Coldplay. Hickenlooper incorporates interviews with Bingenheimer and an endless parade of musicians, as well as a nearly unbelievable scrapbook of photos, to show just how closely connected Rodney was to the scene. A fascinating portrait of rock-and-roll's unsung hero, THE MAYOR OF SUNSET STRIP also makes poignant commentary on the bizarre nature of celebrity and the infatuation it breeds. This movie screened in October 2003 as part of the 41st New York Film Festival organized by the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

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EAN5023965355829

eBay Product ID (ePID)45963494

Product Key Features

ActorRodney Bingenheimer

Aspect Ratio1.85 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Film/TV TitleMayor of Sunset Strip

DirectorGeorge Hickenlooper

Release Year2005

FormatDVD

LanguageEnglish

FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Audio Commentary By Director George Hickenlooper\Audio Commentary By Rodney Bingenheimer And Chris Carter\A Rock N Roll Legend The Story Behind Rodney Bingenheimer\Backstage With Rodney\Fame Rare Interviews\Showtime Promo\Soundtrack Sample\Film Notes\Trailer Reel

GenreDocumentaries, Entertainment, Documentaries & Biographies

Run Time94 Mins