The article discusses the historical significance of the Mission Film Workshop, later called Mission Mediarts, which emerged in the 1970s in San Francisco's Mission District. Founded by students and community members, it aimed to provide media training and capture local life, activism, and artistic expression. Recently, a curated selection of their work was digitized and showcased at the Roxie Theater. The initiative was fuelled by love for the community, preserving their hopes and aspirations during a time of significant social change, which resonates with contemporary audiences.
It was beautiful, and it was done out of love for the community," says filmmaker Ray Balberan, reflecting on the TV show "Mission & 24th Street."
The Mission Film Workshop aimed to provide media training to Mission youth, artists, and activists, capturing their experiences of life in the 1970s.
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