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DiCaprio's New Film Uncovers California's Hidden Stories

10/28/2025

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Story summary

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another features Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, who becomes a fugitive.
Filming took place in Sacramento, Stockton, Lompoc, and Borrego Springs.
Location manager Michael Glaser led the crew, facing reshoots tied to California incentives.
The Otay Mesa Detention Center was secured for a pivotal scene freeing immigrants.
The film exposes hidden corners of California as a narrative backdrop.

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Story summary

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another features Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob, who becomes a fugitive.
Filming took place in Sacramento, Stockton, Lompoc, and Borrego Springs.
Location manager Michael Glaser led the crew, facing reshoots tied to California incentives.
The Otay Mesa Detention Center was secured for a pivotal scene freeing immigrants.
The film exposes hidden corners of California as a narrative backdrop.