The Importance of Spaces in The Last Black Man in San Francisco

[@KaiAfterKai]

Don’t expect this to get too much traction with the algo, so if you enjoyed, please share. Would be appreciated ❤

[@borealmarinda4337]

That last moment is viscerally profound when looked at with the focus on spaces. A movie about one house in one city, with so many pivotal moments in tight closed spaces, ending with a vast and empty bay with the destination of a whole ocean... That's terrifyingly beautiful.

[@KaiAfterKai]

Eloquently put.

[@JoshDaBoss]

This video is awesome! I am writing an essay on this film and your words have helped me flesh out my thoughts on the characters connection to the setting!

[@KaiAfterKai]

Thanks for watching, and glad I could help! Good luck with your essay 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@Indietrix]

Such a cool structure for this topic. And thanks for acknowledging that Jimmie can't lay a direct claim to the house - that the house was occupied at least once before, including by Japanese immigrants to SF who were forcibly removed. IMO it adds an interesting additional layer to the story of places and who owns them, by suggesting that no-one ever really owns a place and layers of persecution/deprivation can conceal those claims. And that ending I also heard the suicide theory about - I think your take makes more sense in the context of the film. Jimmie's got nothing, but he's also free; an implicit answer to the question 'what do you do when you love your city, but it doesn't love you back?'

[@Bitviewfan27]

5:27. Renting isn't really all that bad, although it isn't the best feeling renting apartments, it's better for the environment compared to single family homes. (also your essay was very awesome :D)

[@RikkuX5]

The way you caught the movie and your own interpretations in the video almost feels like it’s own masterpiece of a story. Very touching, loved everything about it

[@KaiAfterKai]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked it

[@Afterthoughts]

Impeccable vibes. Made me want to go lay in the grass and think about life.

[@KaiAfterKai]

Literally doing that rn

[@morank3]

Superb essay. I'm so glad I was recommended this film when it came out, absolutely loved it.

[@KaiAfterKai]

Thank you for watching, and same, was very taken by the film when I watched it.

[@Afterthoughts]

Decided to revisit this one and, man, loved it just as much the second time.

[@marktreerng]

Really thought provoking video. After moving abroad for work can relate to some of theme's, at least a little. Gonna have to sit with this one. Thanks

[@KaiAfterKai]

Hope you're settling in okay

[@that5thpuddle]

very very good video, one ill think about for a while for sure

[@KaiAfterKai]

Happy to hear it - the film certainly gave a lot think about, glad I was able to convey that

[@themalvaezshow5640]

This really is a beautiful and touching movie

[@KaiAfterKai]

Indeed

[@framemygaze]

Loved this video essay! Great analysis, well-articulated political points and it’s really well edited. Liked and subscribed!

[@KaiAfterKai]

Glad you enjoyed it ^^

[@jejehdh]

To me, this amazing movie represents keeping the flame of what san francisco really is alive as rich tech people move in who have no ties to the real city culture.

[@DefinitelyEllie]

Wow. Whilst I'm a white british woman, Im also a transgender, mentally ill and neurodivergent person, so there is a lot I can... relate to here.