Hats Off to Hollywood
Synopsis
Picking up the story first presented in I Don’t Know (1970), Hats Off to Hollywood (1972) brazenly and brilliantly mixes documentary reality with fully staged recreations/reimaginings of episodes in the lives of Jennifer and Dana, a loving, bickering couple who challenge the notion of homonormativity. Drugs, poverty, disease, bigotry and prostitution all figure into this disarmingly candid and often hilarious film, a remarkable work that is the apotheosis of director Spheeris’ early work, and a luminous signpost leading directly to The Decline of Western Civilization (1979-1997). Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penelope Spheeris
- Original Title
- Hats Off to Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Low Life Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penelope Spheeris
Robert Schoeller
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope Spheeris
Director
Robert Schoeller
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hats Off to Hollywood
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What is Hats Off to Hollywood about?
Picking up the story first presented in I Don’t Know (1970), Hats Off to Hollywood (1972) brazenly and brilliantly mixes documentary reality with fully staged recreations/reimaginings of episodes in the lives of Jennifer and Dana, a loving, bickering couple who challenge the notion of homonormativity. Drugs, poverty, disease, bigotry and prostitution all figure into this disarmingly candid and often hilarious film, a remarkable work that is the apotheosis of director Spheeris’ early work, and a luminous signpost leading directly to The Decline of Western Civilization (1979-1997). Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.
Who directed Hats Off to Hollywood?
Hats Off to Hollywood was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Who stars in Hats Off to Hollywood?
The principal cast of Hats Off to Hollywood includes Dana Reuben, Jimmie Michaels.
When was Hats Off to Hollywood released and how long is it?
Hats Off to Hollywood was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 22m.