"Q Ball” is a riveting, emotionally charged documentary about the San Quentin Warriors. It is chilling, inspiring, heartbreaking, thought-provoking, raw." Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic
"Far more than simply "The Longest Yard" with hoops, the remarkable "Q Ball" serves as a potent illustration of the redemptive powers of team camaraderie." The Los Angeles Times
"Q Ball delivers a stirring and moving portrait..." Hollywood Reporter
Emmy Award Nominations - Best Documentary & Best Score
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Story
Q Ball is the story of The Warriors - San Quentin Penitentiary's inmate basketball team. It's a film about pain, loss, transformation and redemption - a film about men taking ownership of their past and responsibility for their future - and, of course, it's about basketball.
Over the course of six years, heist built trust with San Quentin inmates, guards and administrators, eventually enabling the first feature-length documentary shot inside the penitentiary.
Q Ball was directed by Michael Tolajian and co-produced with NBA legend Kevin Durant, Fox Sports and Hunting Lane Films. It premiered on Fox Sports and was subsequently made available on Netflix.
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