Signal 7

“An unusual, touching, intelligent film…whose haunting theme will linger long after many more expensive films are forgotten…The high level of the performances, by unknown actors, is one of the film’s greatest achievements.” – New York Times

Presented by Francis Ford Coppola

Filmmaker Rob Nilsson IN PERSON!

Rob Nilsson’s first Direct Action Feature Film (shot in 3 days): One night in the life of aging cab drivers Marty and Speed who have not lost the dream of making it as actors. In the driver’s room they tell truths and lies about exploits out on the streets, and plan to move to LA where the action is. Then comes the Signal 7, a call signifying a driver in trouble. A friend and fellow driver is robbed and murdered. Dreams and lies don’t mean much in the face of the truth.

Historically the first small format video film to be blown to 35mm for distribution around the world, it took its World Premiere at the 1984 Sundance Film Festival, and was restored by Pacific Film Archive in 2015.

Story and direction by Rob Nilsson. Improvised by the Cast: Bill Ackridge, Dan Leegant, Johnny Tidwell, Herb Mills, Don Bajema, Phil Polakoff, Don De Fina, Frank Triest, Jack Tucker,David Schickele, Paul Prince, Paul West, Bob Elross, Charles Webb, Burns Ellison, Jules Burstein, Sarah Morris, Hagit Farber, and Michelle Marrus.

Part of Points Around The Bay: Rob Nilsson!

Additional screenings of Rob Nilsson’s POINTS AROUND THE BAY FILM
RETROSPECTIVE taking place Jan 29 – Feb 25, 2026:

9 @ NIGHT * Tenderloin Museum * Jan 29 – Feb 25 * Tickets