King of Oaktown

After losing millions forces him into homelessness, Derrick Soo picks up his iPhone and looks to social media. With unprecedented access to personal video diaries spanning over a decade, King of Oaktown offers an intimate portrait of Derrick Soo, an unhoused man documenting his struggle for purpose while navigating life on the streets of Oakland - the city his Great Grandfather helped build. King of Oaktown is a soulful look into one man's journey of resilience, rediscovery, and search for meaning - before, during and after his audacious run for Mayor of Oakland in 2022.

King of Oaktown is a 2026 documentary movie. It runs 1h 30m.