Cinema in San Francisco worth going out for.

I follow cinema in San Francisco closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

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Sensory-Friendly Film Screening: Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)

Sensory-Friendly Film Screening: Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)

Mon, Aug 24 · 11:00 AM

Presidio Terrace

Disney history documentary

Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)

Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland (2025)

Mon, Aug 24 · 2:00 PM

Presidio Terrace

Archival Disneyland documentary

American Doctor

American Doctor

Mon, Aug 24 · 12:00 PM

Mission District

Filmmaker Poh Si Teng hosts an intimate screening with the doctors featured in her documentary: Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa. Expect a genuine conversation after the film, not a polished panel. The Roxie's old-school charm makes every Q&A feel like a secret you stumbled into.

American Doctor

American Doctor

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:50 PM

Mission District

Catch a documentary screening with filmmaker Poh Si Teng and subjects Dr. Thaer Ahmad and Dr. Feroze Sidhwa in the room for a real-deal Q&A. The Roxie keeps cinema intimate, with cheap beers and the buzz of unexpected encounters.

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Mon, Aug 24 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Literary film tribute

Barrio triste

Barrio triste

Mon, Aug 24 · 8:05 PM

Mission District

Indie cinema, real deal

American Doctor

American Doctor

Mon, Aug 24 · 8:30 PM

Mission District

Indie cinema & conversation

The Samurai and the Prisoner

The Samurai and the Prisoner

Tue, Aug 25 · 8:00 PM

Mission District

Indie cinema & classic film

Barrio triste

Barrio triste

Tue, Aug 25 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Indie cinema, real stories

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Tue, Aug 25 · 8:40 PM

Mission District

Literary documentary screening

Not everyone knows about these

Dr. Seuss Classic Cartoons

Dr. Seuss Classic Cartoons

Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM

Seacliff

vintage animation morning screenings

Muppet Treasure Island

Muppet Treasure Island

Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM

Seacliff

Weekend morning classics

Frog & Toad

Frog & Toad

Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM

Seacliff

classic storybook animation screenings

We Can Love It Together: Creativity Explored Short Film Fest

We Can Love It Together: Creativity Explored Short Film Fest

Wed, Aug 26 · 6:00 PM

Transbay

Animated shorts showcase

Waves of The Same Sea: The Making of Adios Ke Aloha

Waves of The Same Sea: The Making of Adios Ke Aloha

Wed, Aug 26 · 7:30 PM

Seacliff

Cross-cultural music documentary

Waves of the Same Sea: The Making of Adios Ke Aloha (Sneak Preview Screening with LIVE MUSIC from Los Cenzontles)

Waves of the Same Sea: The Making of Adios Ke Aloha (Sneak Preview Screening with LIVE MUSIC from Los Cenzontles)

Wed, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM

Seacliff

Cross-cultural music night

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I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

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