If These Walls Could Rock

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If These Walls Could Rock

Aug 2026

1h 33m

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If These Walls Could Rock is a film featuring an unbelievable lineup of over 20 artists and uses the legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel as a lens into the history of rock and roll.

Joe Friar

Fort Worth Report

19h

4/4

Ozzy Osbourne once said, "I’m into rock ‘n’ roll because rock ‘n’ roll, to me, means freedom." The Sunset Marquis gave these artists the freedom to be themselves in a conducive environment that became a rock ‘n’ roll sanctuary.

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Bill Newcott

The Saturday Evening Post

6d

3/5

Rocks with a spirit that echoes with the wild abandon of a cultural moment when the bad boys ruled, and nothing could stop them…until they stopped themselves.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Aug 19

A funny, nostalgic, and wild tale of sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and one legendary hotel becomes something more: a surprisingly touching story about family, creativity, and finding a place where outsiders can finally feel at home.

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Aug 18

B-

Many of those stories make the subjects sound like entitled jerks, but that's part of the charm.

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Christopher Campbell

Nonfics (Substack)

Aug 14

It’s a bit scattershot but still cohesive in its communal spirit.

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Ian Gormely

Exclaim!

Aug 12

5/10

In trying to let this film be everything to everyone, it misses the mark.

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Gracie S

@RT35908443 2d

I had never heard of the Sunset Marquis before watching this film and between learning the hotel's history and hearing all the stories from rock and roll legends, this doc was a MUST SEE. So good, so funny, so much heart.

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Tyler M

@GoCubsGo 2d

This film is a blast, a true nostalgic joy ride through a great hotel. Plus, Morrissey in his pajamas? What?

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Paul W

@RT23096751 6d

Wonderful film. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s, this was a flashback to the good times we had back then. Hearing these stories was fascinating to say the least. I thought I was crazy in my youth! Overall a great time down memory lane. Well written and directed. A rocking good time!!

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Synopsis

If These Walls Could Rock is a film featuring an unbelievable lineup of over 20 artists and uses the legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel as a lens into the history of rock and roll.

Director: Tyler Measom, Craig A. Williams
Producer: Robert Friedman, Mike Powers
Distributor: Bungalow Media + Entertainment
Production Co: Bungalow Media + Entertainment
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2026
Runtime: 1h 33m

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