Directors Nicholas Freeman and Ramiel Petros discuss the process of uncovering Tony Powell’s remarkable true story in The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel.
Hollywood First Look is with directors Nicholas Freeman and Ramiel Petros talking about The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel. The documentary follows former Norwich City footballer Tony Powell, who disappeared from professional soccer in the 1970s before resurfacing decades later as the manager of a West Hollywood motel, where a remarkable hidden life begins to unfold.
In this interview, Freeman and Petros discuss when they realized Tony’s story was far deeper than they first imagined, earning the trust of both Tony and his family, deciding how far to pursue the truth, the audience response to the documentary, and what they hope Tony will feel when he watches the film years from now.
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Nicholas Freeman
Ramiel Petros
The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel will be available to stream on VOD on Apple TV.
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07/03/26 S10:E54 Broadcast Package
