Escape to Alkatraz

Director: Artur Pilarczyk, Bartłomiej Kosiński
Cinematography: Paweł Drabik, Kamil Łohunko
Editing: Witold Chomiński
Producer: Marcin Żukowski

Poland 2025
72′

language: polish
subtitles: —

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Artur Pilarczyk, Michał Borzemski, Mateusz Myślak.

A documentary about streetball enthusiasts from Wałbrzych who have been organizing a tournament on their self-made court for over 20 years. It’s a story about playing by your own rules despite life’s obstacles. 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.