THEME EXPLORATION

1980s Oakland

12 films · 1 director

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Memories of Murder
Memories of Murder
2003 · Bong Joon-ho
The Beat of the Live Drum
The Beat of the Live Drum
1985 · David Fincher
Australian Made
Australian Made
1987 · Richard Lowenstein
La rossa del bar
La rossa del bar
1986 · Ventura Pons
U2: The Unforgettable Fire
U2: The Unforgettable Fire
1984 · Donald Cammell
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013 · Adam McKay
The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer
1998 · Frank Coraci
Michael Jackson's Thriller
Michael Jackson's Thriller
1983 · John Landis
Freaky Tales
Freaky Tales
2025 · Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck
Group B
Group B
2015 · Nick Rowland
Maalik
Maalik
2025 · Pulkit
Song of Youth
Song of Youth
2019 · Luan Zhang
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
John Lee Hancock United States

While based in New York, Lee's 1989 film 'Do the Right Thing' and his broader body of work explored 1980s African American urban life and culture with the same intensity and social commentary relevant to Oakland's experiences.