Waiting for Life
San Quentin, Godot och väntan på livet
Synopsis
“Twin” and “Happy,” two prisoners at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, experience, during their long sentences, an encounter with culture that forever changes their lives. They are reluctantly cast in the prison’s theatrical production of Waiting for Godot. With the backdrop of daily violence and complete deprivation of freedom, the yearlong rehearsal becomes an isolated space for contemplation and self-reflection. The leap to the theater stage is not as far as Twin and Happy imagine; afterall, their upbringing in a gang environment has already laid the groundwork for a form of acting—roles that they did not choose themselves, but that have led to the crimes that landed them each with a thirty-year sentence.
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September 27, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Staffan Julén
- Original Title
- San Quentin, Godot och väntan på livet
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
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Staffan Julén
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Staffan Julén
Director
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What is Waiting for Life about?
“Twin” and “Happy,” two prisoners at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, experience, during their long sentences, an encounter with culture that forever changes their lives. They are reluctantly cast in the prison’s theatrical production of Waiting for Godot. With the backdrop of daily violence and complete deprivation of freedom, the yearlong rehearsal becomes an isolated space for contemplation and self-reflection. The leap to the theater stage is not as far as Twin and Happy imagine; afterall, their upbringing in a gang environment has already laid the groundwork for a form of acting—roles that they did not choose themselves, but that have led to the crimes that landed them each with a thirty-year sentence.
Who directed Waiting for Life?
Waiting for Life was directed by Staffan Julén.
Who stars in Waiting for Life?
The principal cast of Waiting for Life includes Donald “Twin” James, Reginald “Happy” Wilson.
When was Waiting for Life released and how long is it?
Waiting for Life was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.