Godot in San Quentin
Synopsis
A documentary made at the set up of a theater production, of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot", directed by Jan Jönson, played by prisoners, at San Quentin State Prison in California.The play is about two men who meet on a lonely country road, waiting for someone called Godot to confirm their lives and make life easier for them to live. Towards the end Godot announces that he will not come tonight, but maybe tomorrow. Producer and director John Reilly and a crew spent four weeks at the maximum-security facility; rehearsal and performance sequences are inter-cut with footage of daily prison life and discussions with the principal characters.
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October 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Reilly
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Beckett
- Original Title
- Godot in San Quentin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Global Village
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Reilly
Samuel Beckett
Diane Shamis
Department Leadership Roster
John Reilly
Director
Diane Shamis
Editor
Samuel Beckett
Writer
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What is Godot in San Quentin about?
A documentary made at the set up of a theater production, of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot", directed by Jan Jönson, played by prisoners, at San Quentin State Prison in California.The play is about two men who meet on a lonely country road, waiting for someone called Godot to confirm their lives and make life easier for them to live. Towards the end Godot announces that he will not come tonight, but maybe tomorrow. Producer and director John Reilly and a crew spent four weeks at the maximum-security facility; rehearsal and performance sequences are inter-cut with footage of daily prison life and discussions with the principal characters.
Who directed Godot in San Quentin?
Godot in San Quentin was directed by John Reilly.
Who stars in Godot in San Quentin?
The principal cast of Godot in San Quentin includes Spoon Jackson, Jan Jönson, Happy, Twin.
When was Godot in San Quentin released and how long is it?
Godot in San Quentin was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 58m.