If These Walls Could Rock is the untold story of the Sunset Marquis—the legendary West Hollywood hideaway where rock stars checked in, passed out, and made history. Featuring a Hall of Fame lineup including Ringo Starr, Slash, Cyndi Lauper, Morrissey, and Dave Grohl, the film dives deep into the debauchery, the music, and the magic that made the Marquis the heartbeat of rock 'n roll for over six decades. Co-director&nbsp;Tyler Measom is an SF DocFest alumni:&nbsp;An Honest Liar: The Amazing Randi Story&nbsp;(2014) and.I Want My MTV&nbsp;(2019) Filmmaker expected to attend.

If These Walls Could Rock

Rock stars, wild parties, and untold stories come alive at LA's iconic Sunset Marquis hotel, where music legends created unforgettable moments during the hedonistic peak of '70s and '80s rock culture.

An engaging story about the Brevoort, an old Hollywood apartment building with a notorious past, that has been managed for the last 18 years by former Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro. The film details Joe's storied past as a counterculture and gay icon as well as the history of the hotel, now a haven for artists struggling to make it, which Joe has dubbed "The Chelsea West". Director&nbsp;Michael Grodner&nbsp;a SF IndieFest alumni:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Icarus Line Must Die&nbsp;(SF IndieFest 2018) Filmmaker expected to attend.

There's a Small Hotel

The Brevoort, an old Hollywood apartment building with a notorious past, has been managed for the last 18 years by former Warhol superstar Joe Dallesandro.

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