San Francisco 2.0
A look at the future of San Francisco, where the invasion of the tech elite is causing economic divisions and upheaval.
2015 · 39m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Alexandra Pelosi
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San Francisco 2.0
Overview
San Francisco has long enjoyed a reputation as the counterculture capital of America, attracting bohemians, mavericks, progressives and activists. With the onset of the digital gold rush, young members of the tech elite are flocking to the West Coast to make their fortunes, and this new wealth is forcing San Francisco to reinvent itself. But as tech innovations lead America into the golden age of digital supremacy, is it changing the heart and soul of their adopted city?
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