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26.2 to Life: Inside the San Quentin Prison Marathon

A Storyville documentary that tells a story of transformation and second chances as three men sentenced to life for murder undertake running a marathon around a crowded prison yard.

Behind the walls of San Quentin State Prison in California, three men sentenced to life for murder undertake running a marathon. Training all year, their route is unconventional, a dizzying 105 laps around a crowded prison yard. The bonds they forge on the track create a community that transcends prison politics and extends beyond the prison walls as members are released.

26.2 to Life is a story of transformation and second chances. The film offers a rare glimpse into a world out of bounds, as the men navigating life sentences seek redemption and freedom... or something like it.

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1 hour, 25 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorChristine Yoo
ProducerChristine Yoo
ProducerJennifer M Kroot
ProducerCarolyn Mao
ProducerSara Jane Sluke
ProducerHella Winston
Production CompanyFilm Halau
Production CompanyFifth Man Productions
Production CompanyStoopball
Production CompanyLLC in partnership with ESPN Films

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