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flag Inmates at San Quentin create and screen films to aid rehabilitation, with the festival expanding to a women’s prison in 2026.

flag The San Quentin Film Festival, now in its second year, provides incarcerated individuals at California’s historic prison with a platform to create and showcase films as part of a rehabilitation initiative. flag Inmates like Ryan Pagan and Miguel Sifuentes, serving long sentences, have produced short films exploring trauma, guilt, and healing, earning praise from Hollywood figures. flag Founded by playwright Cori Thomas, the festival aims to build employable skills and reduce recidivism through creative expression. flag It is part of broader reform efforts at San Quentin, which has shifted focus from punishment to rehabilitation, offering media programs and emphasizing emotional recovery. flag The event will expand to a women’s prison in 2026.

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