The 62nd annual San Francisco International Film festival opens next week. With 163 films from 52 countries, the Bay Area will be bursting with cinematic and live performances reflecting the social and cultural issues of our time.
On tonight’s City Visions, I’ll be talking to festival producers and filmmakers about how they tackle critical topics like immigration, wealth inequality, and redemption. We’ll also find out which celebrated musicians and Hollywood stars will be in town for the festivities. Joining me will be:
- Rachel Rosen, Director of Programming at SF Film, host of the San Francisco International Film Festival
- Tom Shepard, documentary filmmaker and director/producer of UNSETTLED: Seeking Refuge in America
- Amanda Mortimer, Bay Area journalist and producer of The Great American Lie, a documentary taking a deep-dive into the relationships between gender and wealth inequality and the American dream, directed by California first lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Tune in tonight at 7pm on local public radio KALW in San Francisco (91.7 FM) and streaming live on our website. You can call with comments and questions during the program at (866) 798-TALK, email or text us anytime at cityvisions@kalw.org or tweet us @cityvisionsKALW.
