Trivia

Michael Marshal, famous for singing the hook on the rap song "I Got 5 On It" by The Luniz, makes a cameo appearance as the man on the street singing his rendition of "San Francisco (Make Sure to Wear Flowers in your Hair)". After singing this song, a nod to his famous performance is given when he jokingly starts to sing "I Got 5 On It".

In the scene where Mont is describing the old movie for his Grandpa, the film they are watching is D.O.A. (1949), a 1949 thriller set in San Francisco.

The DVD that James Sr. is preparing to sell pirated copies of is Cliffhanger (1993).

San Francisco based rapper and Fillmore neighborhood native San Quinn makes a cameo appearance buying Twix and arguing with the candy lady.

The poster was illustrated in the style of Walter Dean Myers' book covers.

Jello Biafra: former Dead Kennedys singer, as the Segway tour guide.

Michael Marshall: Performer singing the song "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".

Daewon Song: The short role of Uncle Ricky.

San Quinn: Guy buying Twix from, and arguing with the candy lady.

Joe Talbot: When Jimmie is passing out fliers for Mont's play to people on the streets of San Francisco.