The Chelsea Hotel in New York has always held a fascination for fans of the counter culture. The new documentary Dreaming Walls: Inside the Chelsea Hotel is directed by Amélie van Elmbt and Maya Duverdier, and Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese and Lori Cheatle. Look for it on demand and in theaters on July 8, 2022.
Here’s the official synopsis:
The legendary Chelsea Hotel, an icon of 1960s counterculture and a haven for famous artists and intellectuals including Patti Smith, Janis Joplin and the superstars of Warhol’s Factory, has recently reopened after extensive renovations, which are now almost complete.
Dozens of long-term residents, many in their later years, have lived amidst the scaffolding and constant construction for close to a decade. Against this chaotic backdrop, DREAMING WALLS takes us through the hotel’s storied halls, exploring its living body and the bohemian origins that contributed to its mythical stature. Its residents and the walls themselves now face a turning point in their common history.
