There is a concrete slab of basketball court just off Joyce Alley, between Sacramento and Clay that had appeared in multiple movies and TV series. Cameron House Basketball Court's view of downtown courtesy Cameronhouse.org Look across from the parking lot below: This basketball court, visible on Google Maps, across the alley from the parking lot, is virtually hidden from the locals. It belongs to the Cameron House, named after Donaldina "Dolly" Cameron whom we had a whole post about. What you may not know was it was featured in multiple movies and television series: Sister Act II (starring Whoopi Goldberg) Murder in the First (TV drama) The OA (TV drama) The Pursuit of Happyness (starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith) Muscle Milk ad with Steph Curry According to the staff as told to SF Chronicle, the playground had been in use since the 1940's, then the basketball court was moved to the top of the structure in the 1970's. All proceeds from the shoots are plowed ...
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