Shotgun Freeway (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film
Released in 1995, Shotgun Freeway is a documentary film directed by Morgan Neville, running about 91 minutes. “Drives through Lost L.A.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before "L.A. Confidential", there was "Shotgun Freeway" -- the groundbreaking 1995 documentary about Los Angeles coming to grips with it's own history. Against a backdrop of never-before-seen archival footage, Shotgun Freeway presents a diverse group of "Angelinos" who guide the film through their own past as well as the city's. We get crime scribe James Ellroy reliving his youth as a burglar, Actor/writer Buck Henry's tour of Hollywood fakery, Jazzman Buddy Collette's trip down Central Avenue, Historian Mike Davis' tour of LA's eventual Armageddon, and writer Joan Didion's take on LA's own ephemerality. From the Beaches to the Valley, "Shotgun Freeway" will show you a Los Angeles you never knew existed.
Who’s in it. Shotgun Freeway stars Joan Didion as self, James Ellroy as self, Buck Henry as self and John Milius as self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shotgun Freeway page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shotgun Freeway (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shotgun Freeway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shotgun Freeway?
- Shotgun Freeway stars Joan Didion, James Ellroy, Buck Henry, John Milius and David Hockney.
- When was Shotgun Freeway released?
- Shotgun Freeway was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.