The Last Black Man in San Francisco 🌉
Today's movie is an indie drama streaming on Prime Video
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Today’s recommendation is for The Last Black Man in San Francisco — streaming on Prime Video — an underrated gem from A24.
Here’s what it’s about: In an ever-changing San Francisco that becomes less recognizable by the day, Jimmie Fails (played by Fails; the story is based on his life) pursues his dream of restoring his grandfather’s (Danny Glover) Victorian home along with his best friend Mont (Jonathan Majors). [Trailer]
Why you should watch it: You can tell when a movie is made with love. There’s so much care in The Last Black Man in San Francisco. With storybook-like cinematography to a score that has the longingness of memory and urgency to match the characters onscreen, Joe Talbot shows his appreciation for his home city while giving Jimmie Fails’ story its just due.
In addition to its themes of ge…