Godot in San Quentin
Oct 09, 1988 · 58m
Director
John ReillyOverview
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.
Cast of Godot in San Quentin
Crew of Godot in San Quentin
About Godot in San Quentin
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…
When was Godot in San Quentin released?
Godot in San Quentin was released on October 9, 1988.
How long is Godot in San Quentin?
Godot in San Quentin runs 58 minutes.
Who directed Godot in San Quentin?
Godot in San Quentin was directed by John Reilly.
Who is in the cast of Godot in San Quentin?
The cast of Godot in San Quentin includes Spoon Jackson (Pozzo), Jan Jönson (Stage director), Happy (Estragon) and Twin (Vladimir).