The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years (2015)
One of the most extraordinary civic buildings in America, San Francisco's City Hall rose from the rubble of the 1906 earthquake to become both the symbol of a resilient citizenry and the epicenter of a city in constant change. "The People's Palace" commemorates this remarkable piece of architecture and the dramatic events that have taken place under its dome: labor strife, political assassinations, civil rights struggles, and celebrations that have forged the character of contemporary San Francisco. Featuring interviews with mayors, journalists, scholars, and everyday citizens who have witnessed history within its walls.
Director: Jim Yager
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Cast
- Marilyn Pittman - Narrator
- Willie Brown - Self
- Dianne Feinstein - Self
- Belva Davis - Self
- Gary Kamiya - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Jim Spadoni
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Yager
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years about?
- One of the most extraordinary civic buildings in America, San Francisco's City Hall rose from the rubble of the 1906 earthquake to become both the symbol of a resilient citizenry and the epicenter of a city in constant change. "The People's Palace" commemorates this remarkable piece of architecture and the dramatic events that have taken place under its dome: labor strife, political assassinations, civil rights struggles, and celebrations that have forged the character of contemporary San Francisco. Featuring interviews with mayors, journalists, scholars, and everyday citizens who have witnessed history within its walls.
- Who directed The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years?
- The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years was directed by Jim Yager.
- Who stars in The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years?
- The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years stars Marilyn Pittman, Willie Brown, Dianne Feinstein, Belva Davis, Gary Kamiya.
- How long is The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years?
- The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years?
- The People's Palace: San Francisco City Hall 100 Years is a Documentary, History film.