Abel Ferrara is back with a freewheeling homage to the landmark Chelsea Hotel. The documentary blends archival footage with an enigmatic interview style, fitting for the Bronx-born enfant terrible Ferrara. Past and current residents, including Ethan Hawke, Dennis Hopper and Milos Forman, wax poetic on the bohemian playground's storied history, mysterious metaphysics and deified long-time owner Stanley Bard.

Bard was forced out by the hotel's board in 2007, and the Chelsea's inglorious past was threatened with a corporate makeover. Ferrara presents a fascinating piece of non-fiction filmmaking: an affectionate, but not melancholic, portrait of pre-gentrified New York and its famous artist retreat.

Premiering today exclusively in New York, click here for more information and showtimes for Chelsea On The Rocks.