This screening will be followed by a pre-recorded Q&amp;A with&nbsp;director Adamu Chan and co-producer Rahsaan Thomas, moderated by Asad Muhammad.

Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adamu Chan’s powerful documentary, What These Walls Won’t Hold, transcends the pandemic, instead shining a light on the transformative power of solidarity amidst adversity at San Quentin State Prison. Chan who was incarcerated there, offers a poignant, first-hand perspective as he chronicles his journey back to freedom, interweaving the stories of his loved ones both inside and outside prison walls. Through their accounts, Chan illuminates a vibrant community built on trust, resilience and a shared commitment to advocating for a brighter future for those behind bars. The film’s inspiring blueprint for resistance and liberation is a call to action for all, urging us to envision a world free from incarceration and oppression.

What These Walls Won't Hold

Filmmaker Adamu Chan, who was incarcerated at San Quentin during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, shares a personal story of his path through incarceration and beyond.

What These Walls Won't Hold Q&A

Virtual Admission

Donation to {{name}}

Support IDA

Gift Cards

These are all your reserved tickets. Open this page on your phone, and at the door tap the "Show Barcode" button and show your screen to the attendant.

None available

Become an IDA member

Are you an AMPAS or other Guild Member?

Explore our IDA member-exclusive on-demand screenings here.  🖥️ Visit the {{link|https://www.documentary.org/falldocs/how|HOW TO SCREEN}} guide to get started.  🖥️ Members can unlock each screening during the 7-day period. Once unlocked, members have 24 hours to watch the films in a single screening.  🖥️ The date visible on each poster indicates when the package becomes available on-demand for viewing.  🖥️ Once the viewing window has ended, the poster will no longer be visible on this page.  🖥️ If you are not an IDA member, {{link|https://www.documentary.org/membership|join the IDA family today!}}

A curated collection of the most acclaimed documentary films of the year. International Documentary Association (IDA) brings both films and the creators to IDA members throughout the Spring season. Become a member for instant digital access!

Explore video recordings of our in-person conversations with documentary filmmakers and participants. All in-person and digital Q&As are available for free on the {{link|https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsUYLxN5JtXGaIM459eYlkA|IDA YouTube channel}}, free for the public.