‘If These Walls Could Rock’ Opens in Theatres; Released Digitally

For more than 60 years, one place in LA has served as the home away from home for the biggest names in rock and roll. Tucked just off the Sunset Strip, the Sunset Marquis Hotel became more than a place to stay while on tour. It became a creative sanctuary where songs were written, debauchery was shared, and music history unfolded behind closed doors.

Now, for the first time, that story is being told.

Directed by Tyler Measom (Murder Among Mormons, An Honest Liar) and Craig A. Williams, If These Walls Could Rock features rare archival footage, vivid animation and candid interviews, the film tells the story of rock n’ roll through the lens of this legendary hotel as shared by the artists who call it home – including Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Billy Bob Thornton, Slash, Dave Grohl, Cyndi Lauper, Morrissey, Sheryl Crow, Roger Daltrey, Joe Elliott, Nancy Wilson, Steve Van Zandt and many more.

But beneath the iconic guest list and tales of rock misadventure lies a deeply personal story: the remarkable partnership between founder George Rosenthal and his son Mark, who transformed a modest West Hollywood “motel” into one of the most iconic destinations in music history.

Measom and Williams comment:

“Within five minutes of walking in the Marquis, you may hear a rock and roll story that sounds completely made up, but come to learn is true. Still beyond the many amazing musical stories, the father-and-son tale at the heart of the hotel is what truly inspired us to create this film.”

The film opens August 14th at the Landmark Sunset Theatre in Los Angeles, with special post-screening Q&A events featuring the filmmakers and guests from the film, and launches simultaneously on Apple TV and Amazon.

If These Walls Could Rock was produced by MTV veterans Rick Krim, Robert Friedman, and Mike Powers, along with Mark Rosenthal, David Thurston, and Alexis Thurston.

‘If These Walls Could Rock’ movie poster

‘If These Walls Could Rock’