Godot in San Quentin (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film
Released in 1988, Godot in San Quentin is a documentary film directed by John Reilly, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Godot in San Quentin stars Spoon Jackson as Pozzo, Jan Jönson as Stage director, Happy as Estragon and Twin as Vladimir.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Godot in San Quentin page.
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- Where can I watch Godot in San Quentin (1988)?
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- Who stars in Godot in San Quentin?
- Godot in San Quentin stars Spoon Jackson, Jan Jönson, Happy and Twin.
- When was Godot in San Quentin released?
- Godot in San Quentin was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.