Waiting for Godot in San Quentin

Nan
0h 30m
1998

Overview

Documentary about the staging of 'Waiting for Godot' in prison.

Country : United States of America
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 1998-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Bill Irwin

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F. Murray Abraham

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