Q Ball

Moving and dynamically shot...

Q Ball delivers a stirring and moving portrait of a program that provides inmates an opportunity to channel... energy in non-violent fashion.

"Q Ball" feels superficial, its positivity somewhat forced.

Far more than simply "The Longest Yard" with hoops, the remarkable "Q Ball" serves as a potent illustration of the redemptive powers of team camaraderie.

[A] highly polished and engaging documentary...

The storytelling in Q Ball is deft, weaving the person narratives of the players and coaches with highlights as their season progresses.

Tolajian has made a worthy film about a worthy subject, but it wasn't quite as involving as I hoped...

The basketball games, while as exciting as any March Madness match, are the least compelling part of the movie, which uses the sport more as a vehicle to explore the journey these inmates have been on since arriving at San Quentin.

...a unique topic for an emotional, moving documentary.

Splitting its time fairly evenly between on-the-court action and soulful subject interviews, this film effectively and movingly demonstrates the healing power of teamwork and positive thinking.