Join us for a live concert and Los Angeles premiere of QUENTIN BLUE, a 27-minute documentary about a band formed by lifers in San Quentin in 2014, and reformed on the outside when three members paroled to the same sober house in Compton. Our event will include live music from Quentin Blue, a screening of the film, and finally a Q&A discussion about restorative justice, reentry, and the power of music with the band members and film director Lane Michael Stanley.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 9 at 7pm
WHERE: Victory Theater in Burbank
WHAT: Live concert, screening, & discussion
COST: Sliding scale starting at $5!
This program is supported in part by a Community Arts Grant from the City of Burbank.
Quentin Blue (2025)
Documentary | 27 minutes | Feature-Length in Development
Written & Directed by Lane Michael Stanley
How a band formed by lifers in San Quentin became a symbol of hope on the outside.
Status
We have completed a 27-minute short documentary which we have screened inside San Quentin and through community events. We are now asking our community for support in creating a feature documentary that can dive deeper into restorative justice frameworks and the band’s story. See the flier for our fundraising goals!
Screenings
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (January & September 2024)
San Quentin Film Festival (October 2025)
Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition (October 2023)
Wellsboro Film Festival (February 2025)
Marin Shakespeare (March 2025)
Awards
The Film Fund Pitch Competition Winner, 2023.
Press
“Walking the Yard in Street Clothes: Premiering Quentin Blue Inside San Quentin,” Talkhouse.
“A Look Inside the Upcoming Restorative Justice Documentary Quentin Blue,” The Film Fund.
Tax-Deductible Donation Levels
We can accept tax-deductible contributions through our fiscal sponsor Film Independent. Your donations can earn you the following credits in the feature film:
$100 and above: Special Thanks | $1,000 and above: Associate Producer | $2,500 and above: Executive Producer
