The Last Black Man in San Francisco

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Year: 2019

Runtime: 121 min

Language: English

Director: Joe Talbot

Drama

Amidst the changing landscape of San Francisco, Jimmie Fails grapples with his family's history and a disappearing community. He and his friend Mont are drawn to a grand Victorian house that once belonged to Jimmie’s grandfather, a celebrated writer. As they attempt to reclaim the house, they confront themes of displacement, memory, and the struggle to preserve identity in a rapidly evolving city, reflecting on what it means to belong.

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1

Introduction to Jimmie and Mont

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.

Bayview–Hunters Point, San Francisco
2

Visiting the Victorian House

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.

Fillmore District, San Francisco
3

The Couple's Crisis

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.

Fillmore District, San Francisco
4

Inquiring About the House

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.

5

Exploring the Vacant House

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's Aunt Wanda's home
6

Moving In

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.

Fillmore District, San Francisco
7

Kofi's Invitation

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.

The Victorian house
8

Kofi's Tragic Fate

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.

9

Feeling Betrayed

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.

Fillmore District, San Francisco
10

Failed Attempts to Buy the House

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.

Bank, Realtor's office
11

Mont's Play Production

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.

Victorian house
12

Father's Arrival

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.

Victorian house
13

Confrontation and Revelation

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.

Victorian house
14

Reflection with Wanda

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.

15

Final Goodbyes

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.

Dock, Golden Gate Bridge

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