EXCLUSIVE:Performance footwear brandHokais providing traction for a new documentary filmed within Californias oldest state prison.

Everything we do is rooted in optimism, the company website notes.

Because every run is about more than just a run.

Members of San Quentin’s State Prison 1000 Mile Club participate in a run.

Members of San Quentin’s State Prison 1000 Mile Club participate in a run.San Quentin Marathon, LLC/photo by Jonath Mathew

Its about finding oneself.

Those words could apply to the theme of the documentary.

The documentary was shot over the course of three years, according to a release.

WGA West building in Hollywood

Markelle Taylor, known as “the Gazelle of San Quentin,” runs on the track inside the prison yard.San Quentin Marathon, LLC/photo by Jonath Mathew

26.2 to Lifepremiered at DOC NYC in 2022.

Cliff Traiman served as cinematographer and Marcos Moro as editor.

Antwan Banks Williams composed the music.