# The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019)

> A visually rapturous portrait of a young San Franciscan fighting to reclaim an ancestral home as his city and community are transformed by gentrification.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/362131

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Joe Talbot
- Cast: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan, Tichina Arnold, Mike Epps, Finn Wittrock, Danny Glover, Willie Hen
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4353250/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, haunting, lyrical, reflective evening, independent film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing city.

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