I was able to catch this at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014. I was excited about the concept of recreating the lost footage cut by William Friedkin (or the censors), however, the actual film plays out of a behind-the-scenes featurette instead. While I applaud the idea, I was expecting a different result.
The film begins with some driving shots, the first at the corner on Havenhurst looking at the Chateau Marmont.
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We then move to Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank, California.
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Much of the film is shot inside the Shery Theatre at 11052 Magnolia Boulevard. Although I wasn’t able to go inside, a few scenes take place in the back alley. (The move even provides a map for you!)
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Here is me meeting James Franco at the Sundance premiere of the film and the shirt I made.