Hats Off to Hollywood (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film
Released in 1972, Hats Off to Hollywood is a documentary film directed by Penelope Spheeris, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s 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).
Who’s in it. Hats Off to Hollywood stars Jennifer Michaels as Self and Dana Reuben as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hats Off to Hollywood page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hats Off to Hollywood (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hats Off to Hollywood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Hats Off to Hollywood?
- Hats Off to Hollywood stars Jennifer Michaels and Dana Reuben.
- When was Hats Off to Hollywood released?
- Hats Off to Hollywood was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.