The film, a nostalgic journey through 1980s culture, was entirely shot in Oakland, California, where the story takes place. Filming took place from November 14, 2022, to January 12, 2023, and real city locations were used to recreate the 1980s atmosphere. Some key scenes were filmed on Telegraph Avenue, one of Oakland's most famous streets, known for its history, music venues, and cultural significance. Filming also took place in downtown Oakland, where a mix of old and modern architecture helped recreate the 1987 setting. Real basketball courts in the city were used for basketball-related scenes. Identified locations include The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and The Fox Theatre. The choice of Oakland was not accidental. Ryan Fleck, one of the film's directors, grew up in the city and drew inspiration from his memories of living there in the 1980s. The film became a kind of "love letter" to Oakland's culture of that time, including its contributions to hip-hop, punk rock, and basketball. Additionally, the involvement of local residents as extras and the use of local film crews added authenticity to the project.

Filming Locations:

Video Store

In the Movie

Scene where Clint arrives at the video store and a hidden entrance opens for him. Clint works as a bouncer for a local crime boss. He dreams of leaving his past behind and starting a new life, but his old sins return, forcing him to face the consequences of his actions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the building 1715 on Telegraph Avenue. Telegraph Avenue is one of the most famous streets in Oakland, California, known for its history, music venues, and cultural significance. Using this location allowed the filmmakers to recreate the authentic atmosphere of 1980s Oakland and create a nostalgic and stylized setting that matches the film's story.

Street with Church

In the Movie

Scene where the hero rides a motorcycle at night against the backdrop of a church in Oakland. Clint plays a key role in one of the four interconnected stories of the anthology. He is a professional criminal who dreams of leaving the criminal life. Clint gets drawn into his last job — robbing the house of famous basketball player Sleepy Floyd during the most important game of his career. However, everything goes wrong when Sleepy returns home and uses his sword skills to protect his property. Additionally, Clint's personal life adds drama to his story. He has a pregnant partner, and he hopes to complete this job to secure his family's future and finally break away from the criminal world.

In Reality

The scene was filmed against the backdrop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Oakland. This is a major religious organization founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 in New York State. It is one of the prominent buildings in Oakland, adding visual recognition to the film. Its inclusion in the film may also be related to the authors' desire to use unique architecture or symbolism associated with this organization.