If These Walls Could Rock
Documentary Feature
Thursday, December 11 • Film at 5:00 PM
National Museum of Wildlife Art
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.
But behind the famous awning and trashed rooms lies a deeper tale: the emotional journey of the visionary founder and his business-minded son, who saved the hotel from ruin and transformed it into a sanctuary. It’s the story not just of a family, but of family in general; a celebration of the creative spirit, and the importance of connection and community in an increasingly disconnected world.
And, yeah, it’s got some seriously wild party stories.
Documentary
USA | 2025 | English | 90 minutes
Director: Tyler Measom and Craig A. Williams
Producer: Robert Friedman, Mike Powers, Tyler Measom, Craig A. Williams
Executive Producer: Robert Friedman, Mike Powers, Tyler Measom, Craig A. Williams
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Dave Grohl, Morrissey, Ringo Starr, Slash, Sheryl Crow, Roger Daltrey, Bruce Springsteen, Michael DesBarres, Joe Elliot, Gloria Estefan, Sheila E., Billy Gibbons, Cyndi Lauper, Richard Marx, John Oates, Kelly Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Chris Robinson, Nile Rodgers, Darius Rucker, Gene Simmons, Steven Van Zandt, Nancy Wilson, Joe Bonamassa, Lzzy Hale….And others