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SUMMARY:Black Sunflowers
DESCRIPTION:In Black Sunflowers\, James Marcus Haney drops us into the underground culture of a generation living through wartime Ukraine. Over four years\, he follows artists\, drifters\, soldiers\, and friends as they gather in warehouses\, fall in love\, debate their futures\, and find pockets of freedom amid mounting uncertainty. Working with a crew of Ukrainian producers\, Haney crafts a kinetic\, kaleidoscopic film alive with movement\, color\, and music. The soundtrack pulses through every frame\, turning dance floors into spaces of connection\, release\, and resistance. Haney’s camera moves with intimacy\, capturing the euphoria of collective experience and the violence that threatens to pull these lives apart. The result is an immersive portrait of youth refusing to surrender its vitality\, even as the world around them is transformed. Black Sunflowers is a rush of music\, movement\, and life lived against the clock. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/black-sunflowers/
LOCATION:Vogue Theatre\, 3290 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Doc Stories 2026
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SUMMARY:Citizen Osama
DESCRIPTION:Ahmed Hassouna’s striking documentary follows Osama Al-Ashi\, a photographer who becomes a war reporter while navigating the first year of his newborn son’s life in northern Gaza. Osama’s work takes him into the devastation surrounding his home\, while his responsibilities as a husband and father pull him toward the everyday necessities of keeping his family safe. Hassouna moves fluidly between these two realities\, revealing the man behind Osama’s war coverage and the profound personal cost of bearing witness. Selected as Palestine’s official submission to the 2027 Oscars\, the filmmaker’s intimate access and restrained approach create an unusually personal portrait of life amid catastrophe\, where ordinary acts of care become expressions of perseverance. Citizen Osama is a powerful meditation on the tension between documenting history and maintaining one’s humanity. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/citizen-osama/
LOCATION:Vogue Theatre\, 3290 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Doc Talks: Sam Pollard and J.M. Harper
DESCRIPTION:Doc Talks’ final gathering profiles the esteemed and prolific Sam Pollard and rising star J.M. Harper. Pollard and Harper will discuss their newest features\, Tutu and Soul Patrol\, and their processes of excavating history\, culture\, and politics in their work.  \nAbout the Films\nSoul Patrol\nJ.M. Harper (USA 2026\, 100 min)\nThis moving\, creative\, and seminal documentary depicts the final reunion of an all-Black six-man patrol team in Vietnam\, ensuring that their courage and experiences are not lost to history. \nTutu\nSam Pollard (UK 2026\, 102 min)\nA revelatory portrait of Desmond Tutu\, the beloved South African archbishop whose fearless moral voice\, infectious humor\, and unwavering commitment to justice helped reshape a nation and inspire generations.  \nAttendee Information\nDoc Talks is a series of filmmaker conversations exploring both the creative and practical realities of documentary storytelling. They feature acclaimed directors and producers sharing insights into their process and strategy\, and are designed for both filmmakers and film lovers. Please RSVP as soon as possible if you would like to attend. This event will be overbooked to ensure full attendance\, with admission available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins; we recommend arriving early to secure your spot. Note: This is a 21+ venue with a bar\, all guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.\n  \nDOC STORIES LOUNGE SPONSORED BY
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/doc-talks-sam-pollard-and-j-m-harper/
LOCATION:Doc Stories Lounge\, 444 Presidio Ave\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing
DESCRIPTION:The genesis of sumo was believed to have been a part of a Shinto ritual to appease the gods. Over a century later\, it has developed into a beloved sporting tradition with a long lineage of iconic competitors. After reaching a peak in popularity in the 1990s\, professional sumo wrestling in the present day faces the crisis of a dwindling talent pool. Through Erik Shirai’s lens\, viewers are granted rare access to traditions of the sport originally shrouded in secrecy. Featuring the intimate lives of a group of rikishi (wrestlers) at various stages of their careers\, director Shirai paints a comprehensive portrait of the sport’s formidable hierarchy and the fierce training regimen required to ascend to its apex. With sweeping cinematography and moving sound design\, Sumo captures the true spirit of its glorious athletes and the art of combat in all its majesty. —Jordan Klein
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/sumo-spirit-weighs-nothing/
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SUMMARY:Boatbuilders
DESCRIPTION:A visually stunning ode to impeccable craftsmanship and the beauty of Maine\, Luke Lorentzen’s latest documentary profiles the workers of Brooklin Boat Yard\, a company building custom wooden yachts since 1960. Here\, the meticulous employees apply their skills over 16 months to a 56-foot beauty\, sawing\, sanding\, and bending planks to their will. Away from these refined efforts\, the men tend to families\, gather apples from Maine’s famed orchards\, and weather the seasons in a place of remarkable beauty. Lorentzen’s attentive camera also captures workplace potlucks\, business meetings\, and pep talks from Human Resources\, because simmering below the work and the pride they all take in it are the economic challenges and disparities of the modern world amid a very specialized business. As everyone rushes to meet the deadline for the boat’s owner\, Boatbuilders manifests a sense of wonder at these vessels of stupendous beauty. —Rod Armstrong
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LOCATION:Vogue Theatre\, 3290 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Closing Night: Tutu
DESCRIPTION:Sam Pollard’s intimate documentary immerses the viewer in to the remarkable life of Desmond Tutu\, tracing the journey of a young man who became one of South Africa’s most influential voices for justice and reconciliation. Through archival footage\, personal reflections\, and the testimony of those who knew him\, Pollard reveals a man whose convictions were matched by an irrepressible sense of humor and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. Tutu’s role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid is central\, but the film also looks beyond the public figure to explore his family\, faith\, friendships\, and the private costs of a life lived so visibly. The result is a richly human portrait of a complicated\, charismatic man who understood that moral courage could coexist with joy. —Jessie Fairbanks
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/closing-night-tutu/
LOCATION:Vogue Theatre\, 3290 Sacramento Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Awards Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Want to support SFFILM’s work that fuels the full cycle of the cinema experience? Save the date for SFFILM Awards Night—San Francisco’s premier awards season event and vital fundraiser for the Bay Area’s leading film arts and culture institution since 1957. Awards Night 2026 will take place on Monday\, December 7\, 2026. \nAwards Night is a dazzling celebration of the stories and storytellers that power the work of SFFILM! This annual can’t-miss event is an unforgettable evening of star power. Last year’s honorees included Scott Cooper\, Benicio Del Toro\, Wunmi Mosaku\, and Kristen Stewart\, and we still can’t catch our breath from that beautiful night. \nLearn more about SFFILM Awards Night over the years here. \nQuestions? Contact: development@sffilm.org.
URL:https://sffilm.org/event/awards-night-2026/
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