San Francisco - Level 1

Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

Life in a Great City Series

There are cities; then there are great cities! This unique series journeys behind-the-scenes to present a "day in the life" of thirteen of the most dynamic cities in the world. Here viewers become immersed in the heart and soul of each city and discover what it's like to live in a great city, as well as what it is Click for more

San Francisco - Level 1

Over 16 million tourists a year come to San Francisco to gaze at the xxbGolden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Islandxxb, and Victorian houses; also to ride on cable cars, to have crab on sourdough bread, to enjoy xxbGolden Gate Parkxxb, the world's largest city park, and to roam San Fran's famous neighborhoods, such as xxbChinatown, Haight-Ashbury, Castroxxb, and xxbNorth Beachxxb. The birthplace of the American Gold Rush, San Francisco has always stood for tolerance and open minds; its population is multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, colorful and diverse. It also stands for new social and cultural movements, for it was here that xxbLevixxb jeans were created, Beat Generation poets (xxbJack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghettixxb) met; the hippie movement was born; gay and lesbian communities were freely accepted and grew, and innumerable technologies businesses have been started. To put it simply, it is a city where all are free to be whoever they are and free to make their dreams come true. 07DR IJSCA 30 min.
Note: An unedited version, San Francisco, is available.
Also See: USA: San Francisco - City by the Bay; USA: Northern California; The Alcatraz Chronicles; Mal Sharpe's San Francisco 1 & 2; Adventure 7: USA - California & Las Vegas; Spirit of Mission San Jose