
Squires of San Quentin
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.
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Squires of San Quentin
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1978
Runtime
0h 30m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Squires of San Quentin
Production Companies
J. Gary Mitchell Film Company
Director
J. Gary Mitchell
Description
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.