San Quentin’s newest arrival — nation’s first prison film festival

SAN QUENTIN – History was made Thursday at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center where what’s believed to be the first major film festival ever held within a prison’s got off to a joyous start.

The two-day San Quentin Film Festival has been a labor of love for founders and festival directors Cori Thomas and Rahsaan “New York” Thomas (no relation), who received a blessing from San Quentin officials to put on this first-time event.

The fest’s goals are to showcase the creative achievements...