Question 1

What record did 'Mayor of the Sunset Strip' set at the 2003 IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

After its world premiere as the Centerpiece Film of the 2003 IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival, the movie sold for $1.3 million, becoming the second highest selling documentary of all time, next to Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine (2002).

Question 2

Which festivals and awards was 'Mayor of the Sunset Strip' featured in?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the New York Film Festival in 2003 and received an Independent Spirit Award in 2004.

Question 3

What personal detail about Rodney Bingenheimer's childhood home is revealed in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film shows bits and pieces of his childhood home in Mountain View, CA, which he still maintains. The car in the driveway, identifiable by a KROQ sticker, is his mom's.

Question 4

Who directed and wrote 'Mayor of the Sunset Strip'?

Accepted Answer

George Hickenlooper both directed and wrote the film.

Question 5

Which famous musicians appear as themselves in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

David Bowie, Exene Cervenka, John Doe, and members of the band X appear as themselves. Joey Ramone appears in archive footage.

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