The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Jimmie Fails is a young man residing in Bayview–Hunters Point, San Francisco. He spends his days wandering the neighborhood alongside his best friend, Montgomery Allen, who lives with his grandfather.

Jimmie and Mont often skateboard to a Victorian house in the Fillmore District, which Jimmie claims was built by his grandfather in 1946. They express frustration over the neglect of the house by its current occupants, an older white couple.

During one of their visits, Jimmie and Mont find the woman of the house in distress, with movers removing her belongings. They learn from a mover that the couple's house is now in dispute after the death of the woman's mother.

Jimmie and Mont seek information about the house from Clayton Newsom, a realtor. Newsom informs them that the house is likely to remain empty until the inheritance dispute is resolved.

With the knowledge that the house might be empty for a while, Jimmie and Mont decide to explore it in detail. They subsequently visit Jimmie's aunt Wanda, who provides them with furniture from the family’s past.

Jimmie and Mont, with the help of Wanda's husband Ricky, transport the gathered furniture back to the Victorian house. They begin settling into the home, feeling a connection to Jimmie's family history.

Mont invites Kofi, a childhood friend, to the house for a night of fun. However, their night takes a turn the next day when Kofi makes hurtful remarks to Jimmie stemming from his own insecurities.

Following a conflict, Jimmie and Mont learn about Kofi's fatal scuffle with another man. This tragic news profoundly affects both friends, further complicating their emotional ties to the house.

Upon returning to the house, Jimmie and Mont discover that their belongings have been carelessly discarded onto the sidewalk. They find a For Sale sign placed by Newsom, intensifying Jimmie's feelings of betrayal.

In a moment of frustration, Jimmie visits a bank to attempt purchasing the house but ultimately fails. Meanwhile, Mont finds out from Newsom that Jimmie's grandfather was not the true builder of the house.

Mont writes a play depicting the aftermath of Kofi's death, planning to perform it in the uppermost tower of the house. The performance aims to honor Kofi while giving the community a voice in addressing the tragedy.

On the day of the performance, Jimmie's estranged father shows up unexpectedly, throwing Jimmie's emotions into turmoil. During the play, Mont prompts the audience to share their perceptions of Kofi, leading to profound introspection.

During a tense moment, Mont confronts Jimmie about the deception regarding the house's history. This revelation angers Jimmie, causing him to storm out with the audience following suit, creating a deep rift in their friendship.

Jimmie finds solace while speaking with his aunt Wanda, who encourages him, suggesting that leaving San Francisco wouldn’t be his loss but the city’s. Her words offer a new perspective on his unresolved feelings.

Jimmie reunites with Mont at the dock, where he admits to knowing the truth about the house all along. However, he leaves a note thanking Mont for their friendship before rowing away, leaving Mont to grapple with solitude.