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The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel

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Decades after vanishing from the public eye, former soccer star Tony Powell resides as the last guest of West Hollywood's Holloway Motel. When the motel closes, he must confront his past, the relationships he abandoned and the secrets that shaped his life. A poignant story of identity, LGBTQ+ history, forgiveness and homecoming.
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Tina Kakadelis Beyond the Cinerama Dome Jun 25
The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel is a thoughtfully intimate documentary about life’s ebbs and flows, and the metaphorical boat we build to weather these highs and lows. Go to Full Review Jeff Nelson WeHo Times Jun 6
4/5
Tony’s tale is a complicated one with no shortage of shame and hurt, but it’s also one of joy and embracing identity, and it’s in all of those shades that this documentary is such a life-affirming achievement. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella Edge Media Network 06/18/2025
B
(The film) is an important entry in the queer canon. It's an empathetic portrait of a beloved closeted sports figure who survived the only way he knew how at a time when it was career- (and often life-) destroying to be labeled gay. Go to Full Review Josh Parham Next Best Picture 06/09/2025
6/10
As is, we get to see a prickly yet oddly charming persona confront the pain that’s been left to fester. But in that confrontation comes an emotional revelation that is appreciated. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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TREVOR A. @asagepa Jun 7 Great window into how difficult and wonderful it is to be human . Highly recommend! See more Read all reviews
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Nicholas Freeman

Director

Ramiel Petros

Director

Tony Powell

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Ramiel Petros

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Nicholas Freeman

Producer

Pete Shilaimon

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Synopsis Decades after vanishing from the public eye, former soccer star Tony Powell resides as the last guest of West Hollywood's Holloway Motel. When the motel closes, he must confront his past, the relationships he abandoned and the secrets that shaped his life. A poignant story of identity, LGBTQ+ history, forgiveness and homecoming.
Director
Nicholas Freeman, Ramiel Petros
Producer
Ramiel Petros, Nicholas Freeman, Pete Shilaimon, Mickey Liddell, Robbie Rogers, Andrew Corkin, Beau Ward
Distributor
Wolfe Video
Production Co
LD Entertainment
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Sports, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 33m