… most of the scenes are shot at locations that have been referred to as the “Outerlands” of the City, specifically the Outer Richmond and Outer Sunset neighborhoods.
SF’s West Side Is the Backdrop for New Indie Film “Outerlands”
Richmond District Filmmaker’s Work Premiers at DocLands Documentary Film Festival
For nearly six years, her passion project has been a full-length documentary titled, “The Invisible Mammal,” which she wrote, directed and co-produced. It is finally getting its world premiere on May 3, at the Smith Rafael Film Center, during the annual DocLands Documentary Film Festival (April 30-May 4).
Poetry: Nancy Jong
Poetry by Nancy Jong, Richmond District resident.
‘Cooking Together’: Cauliflower with Cashew Sauce
Cauliflower is a picturesque and nourishing vegetable. Cooked with a good sauce and placed in a nice bowl, it is as sumptuous as it is full of essential nutrients.
Did You Know: Summer Fog in San Francisco Isn’t What It Used to Be?
San Francisco’s famous fog has been fading over the years, and science points to climate change as the reason. Studies show summer fog has decreased by about a third since the early […]
Real Estate: John M. Lee
The Upper Great Highway is closed, but the saga surrounding it continues. This discussion will refrain from debating the issue, as there are other platforms available for such discourse. I want to focus on how closing the Upper Great Highway affects property values in the Richmond and Sunset districts.
Letter to the Editor: Setting the Record Straight on Merit-Based Admissions at Lowell
… it was the Friends of Lowell Foundation that fought for Lowell High School and the disenfranchised members within D4 and throughout San Francisco, not Joel Engardio.
Announcements: April 2025
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in April 2025.
Assembly: Catherine Stefani
As I step into this role, I remain deeply committed to addressing the issues that matter most to our communities. That’s why I am excited to share details about my first legislative efforts – bills designed to make our neighborhoods safer, healthier and more affordable. None of this would be possible without you, the voters who placed your trust in me to lead and advocate on your behalf.
‘Isaac Julien: I Dream a World’ Opens at de Young Museum April 12
Watching the 28-minute, 10-screen film/art installation, “Lessons of the Hour,” by British artist/filmmaker Sir Issac Julien, is not as overwhelming as one might think. In fact, the flood of images, sounds and words, dedicated to the life of writer, orator, philosopher and social justice activist Fredrick Douglass (1818-1895), a former slave, allows the viewer to absorb and interpret the immersive experience in their own way.
From the Editor: Michael Durand
Going through life with an attitude of gratitude seems to me to be a healthy way to look at the world.
Commentary: Quentin L. Kopp
On Jan. 9, 1961, President-elect John F. Kennedy, not yet sworn in as president of the United States, addressed the Massachusetts legislature in Boston and uttered memorable words regarding the “high court of history” deciding fulfillment of responsibilities to our nation. He declared: “Courage – judgment – integrity – dedication – these are the historic qualities which, with God’s help … will characterize our government’s conduct in the four stormy years ahead.”
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, April 2025
Richmond Review Crossword Puzzle, April 2025.
City Hall: Connie Chan
As we embark on the City’s budget season, I wanted to provide an update on a number of city projects impacting the Richmond District. We are seeing many changes to our neighborhood, and I want to make sure you are aware of what is happening, why it is happening and how you can be involved.
Kilduff’s Korner By Paul Kilduff
Cartoon by Paul Kilduff.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 