San Francisco Documentary Festival

The Surrender of Waymond Hall & The Second Life of Freddie Nole

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After a decade on the run for armed robbery and assault, Waymond Hall weighs the prospects of life in prison against a chance to prove himself a devoted father and principled man. With 13 years of extraordinary filming access, The Surrender of Waymond Hall captures Way’s journey as it unfolds with all the drama inherent in a high-stakes, real life story. Beginning with his final years as a fugitive, the film follows Way as he wrestles with the excruciating decision to turn himself in, faces the watershed moment of surrender, and navigates a legal system that has long failed people like him. A story of love, loss, regret and resilience, the film deepens our understanding of accountability and what it means to rebuild a life after being labeled a criminal.


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  • Year
    2026
  • Runtime
    76 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Jane Greenberg
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