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Program: Inventing LA

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Two-time Emmy-winning filmmaker Peter Jones chronicles the epic saga of the most powerful family in Los Angeles history: the Chandlers. For four generations, they wielded unique influence through their newspaper, the Los Angeles Times. In their pursuit of personal agendas and civic ideals, they built the city of the future and exposed the dark side of the American Dream. Liev Schreiber narrates.

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Duration: (3:12)
Premiere Date: 10/05/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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