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San Francisco Rising

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A city long defined by reinvention, this documentary follows a year in the life of San Francisco as it attempts to find its footing after an era of turmoil and tough headlines. Told through the voices of everyday residents; a homeless advocate, a Muni driver, artists, event-goers, and the people who quietly honor the unclaimed, the film pieces together a living mosaic of hope, grit and community. Through festivals, rituals and the rhythm of city life, it reveals a side of San Francisco rarely seen in the news. A city that is rebuilding, reimagining, and, like the phoenix immortalized on its city flag, rising once again.

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anil S @RT61797281 8 hrs ago This was a well shot documentary with a very homey and authentic feel to it. See more adam L @andthatsthepoem Sep 21, 2026 This was a beautiful depiction of San Francisco - with all its quirks and charm - as a melting pot of culture, food and music, but also its dark underbelly which the film does not shy away from. A bus driving poet, self-driving cars, surfers, artists, the crimson fist and those who lay to rest unclaimed souls The only glaring omission is that, perhaps as in reality, we do not truly formulate a vision of exactly who is in control and where the City is headed. "San Francisco is rising" See more Read all reviews
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Adam Leao

Director

Tia Nomore

Self

London Breed

Self

Bianca Valenti

Self

Adam Leao

Producer

Sam Shimizu-Jones

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Synopsis A city long defined by reinvention, this documentary follows a year in the life of San Francisco as it attempts to find its footing after an era of turmoil and tough headlines. Told through the voices of everyday residents; a homeless advocate, a Muni driver, artists, event-goers, and the people who quietly honor the unclaimed, the film pieces together a living mosaic of hope, grit and community. Through festivals, rituals and the rhythm of city life, it reveals a side of San Francisco rarely seen in the news. A city that is rebuilding, reimagining, and, like the phoenix immortalized on its city flag, rising once again.
Director
Adam Leao
Producer
Adam Leao
Distributor
Filmhub
Production Co
From Above Media
Genre
Documentary
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2026
Runtime
1h 31m
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