Reel San Francisco Stories - A History of Film In SF

Tues, Aug 12 • 6:00 PM

Manny's

About this event

Part of our Illustrated SF History series with Christopher Pollack, this event uncovers the storied history of film in the Bay. Historian Christopher Pollack will share stories behind over 600 movies that have featured San Francisco or the Bay Area, including notable actors, directors, and locations. The talk will explore how film has served as an unintentional record of the rapidly changing landscape of the region. Manny's is committed to accessibility; if you need a free ticket, just contact them.

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