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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

Role Contributor
Director Christine Yoo
Producer Christine Yoo
Producer Jennifer M Kroot
Producer Carolyn Mao
Producer Sara Jane Sluke
Producer Hella Winston
Production Company Film Halau
Production Company Fifth Man Productions
Production Company Stoopball
Production Company LLC in partnership with ESPN Films

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