Petlenuc Interrupted
AR Adventure in Presidio Park
Only for iPhone
$4.99 · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
LOCATION SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE - Petlunuc Interrupted takes place in the Presidio Tunnel Tops Park in San Francisco. You need to be in the park to experience it. Not in SF? Save this for your next visit!
WHAT IS THIS? - A groundbreaking AR adventure in an app! Petlenuc Interrupted uses GPS triggered audio and augmented reality on your phone to bring local SF and Indigenous history to life as you explore Presidio National Park. It's like walking into an animated movie surrounded by the most stunning views in San Francisco.
WHAT YOU GET
* 40-minute guided AR story experience - not your average walk in the park
* Audio That Follows You - GPS brings stories to life as you explore
* Meet Your Guide: Coyote - The trickster spirit god who spins the tale for you
* Stories the Size of the Bay - Watch large scale creation myths unfold next to Golden Gate Bridge
* Step Inside History - Walk through 3D traditional Indigenous dwellings
* Real Stories, Real Storytellers - Developed with Indigenous writers and educators
* Perfect for Families - Kids 6+ will actually want to learn
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
“I loved the visuals. The Bay overlay was really, really cool. That this was the center of the world for the Ohlone. I feel blessed to live here. One part I really liked, and I think the kids identified with, was how Coyote didn’t solve everything and let them figure it out…. so YOU have to solve it.” - Maddie, Local mom, kids 7 and 9
“I really liked the storyline, as it allowed me to learn about the history of this place, get to know the Ohlone people, and understand their way of life. One memorable part of the experience was entering different houses to collect objects, which not only added interactivity but also gave me a more vivid sense of their daily life. Through AR and audio, I could more easily connect the environment in front of me with stories from the past.” - Zixu, College Student, 20
“This experience gave me a new perspective on the Presidio. I’ve been to the park many times, but through the AR tour, I discovered places and stories I had never noticed before. The animations and interactions helped me pay more attention to my surroundings and feel more connected to the history behind the space.” - Vivian, local college student, 21
PERFECT FOR
*Bay Area residents looking for unique outdoor activities with kids or with your inner child
*Tourists and families seeking educational SF experiences beyond typical landmarks
*School groups studying California Indigenous history
*Anyone who wants to see the Presidio's hidden cultural layers
AWARD-WINNING
Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities "Digital Projects for the Public" program.
Developed over 5 years with Indigenous writers, storytellers, and educators.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Download the app before your visit (one-time purchase)
2. Travel to Presidio Tunnel Tops Park (metered parking & public transit access)
3. Open the app, press Start and then follow the instructions to get to the starting point in the Presidio.
THE STORY
What starts as a boring school excursion becomes an unforgettable adventure when Coyote, the Ohlone animal god, interrupts Alfi on his 5th grade field trip, guiding him through the layered history of the land. This interactive, cinematic experience uses humor, music, and dynamic visuals to transform how you see the Presidio National Park and San Francisco's cultural history.
FROM THE CREATORS
"This is a different kind of immersive experience than most people have had. Like a movie, there is a story and characters you are following, but the park itself becomes a character in the narrative, from its views, to its history, to its people." - Michael Epstein, Writer and Director
"Petlenuc Interrupted is not just straight history. It's looking at stories that I'd been told growing up, our traditional stories, leaning into humor and adventure, which is how the best Indigenous stories work." Carlee Malemut, Writer (Athabaskan tribe member)
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- Location
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Information
- Seller
- Michael A Epstein
- Size
- 407.2 MB
- Category
- Entertainment
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
• iPhone 6S
• iPhone 6S Plus
• iPhone SE (1st generation)
• iPhone 7
• iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 8
• iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone X
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone SE (2nd generation)
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone SE (3rd generation)
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16e
• iPhone 17 Pro
• iPhone 17 Pro Max
• iPhone 17
• iPhone Air
• iPhone 17e - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
• iPod touch (7th generation) - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Walking Cinema
