The Last Black Man in San Francisco

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Fight for your land. Fight for your home.

R 2019 · 121 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.

Directed by Joe Talbot · Written by Joe Talbot

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