Squires of San Quentin

Squires of San Quentin

1978 · 30 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary

Squires of San Quentin is a 1978 American short documentary film produced by J. Gary Mitchell. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film was shot in San Quentin State Prison and depicts "The Squires," inmates who attempt to convince troubled children to avoid criminal behavior.

Directed by J. Gary Mitchell

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