Escape to Alkatraz
Ucieczka do Alkatraz
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Meeting after the film: Artur Pilarczyk (director), Bartłomiej Kosiński (director)
"Escape to Alcatraz" is a documentary about streetball enthusiasts from Wałbrzych who have been organizing a tournament on their self-made court for over 20 years. In the turbulent ’90s, basketball became their way to find freedom and fight for their dreams. Their "Alcatraz" became a symbol of determination, loyalty, and authenticity. It’s a story about playing by your own rules despite life’s obstacles.
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projection time:72 min.
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country/year:Poland /2025
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director:Artur Pilarczyk, Bartłomiej Kosiński
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original language of the film:Polish
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pictures:Paweł Drabik, Kamil Łohunko
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editor:Witold Chomiński
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production:Marcin Żukowski / zuko.RED Marcin Żukowski
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festivals and awards:2025 - Millennium Docs Against Gravity: World Premiere
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