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The average recidivism rate of prisoners in the U.S. is 43%, meaning that almost half of incarcerated individuals will return to prison. That’s not supposed to happen; they call it “corrections” for a reason. Unfortunately, the prison industrial complex is more conducive to punishment than improvement, and members of society sadly seem to encourage the former more than the latter.
However, there are bright spots, citizens, groups, and non-profits that are doing everything they can to actually save people from a life of recidivism and help change the mindsets and realities of prisoners that the rest of society couldn’t care less about. The new film 26.2 to Life documents an inspiring example of this in an award-winning way, and we have the exclusive trailer below:
“The San Quentin Prison Marathon has an unconventional route: 105 dizzying laps around a crowded prison yard. 26.2 to Life is a new documentary that tells the story of incarcerated men who are members of the 1000 Mile Club, the prison’s long distance running club. They train all year for this 26.2 mile race,” reads the synopsis for 26.2 to Life. It continues:
“For the men who take their places at the starting line on a cool, sunny November morning, completing the marathon means more than joining an elite group of athletes. It’s a chance to be defined by more than their crimes. Cheering them on are a small staff of volunteer coaches, veteran marathoners who train with the runners throughout the year. The bonds they forge on the track create a community that transcends prison politics and extends beyond the prison walls as members are released. 26.2 to Life is a story of transformation and second chances. The film offers a rare glimpse into a world out of bounds, as the men navigating life sentences seek redemption and freedom… or something like it.”