The Strike is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of a generation of men who endured solitary confinement, often for a decade or more, at California’s high-security Pelican Bay prison. Against all odds, the men launched the largest hunger strike in U.S. history, in which 30,000 incarcerated people across California prisons sought to abolish indefinite isolation.

Beyond the Festival is a film series that transcends the annual Lone Star Film Festival. Each month, the series features a selection of narrative and documentary films crafted by innovative and talented filmmakers, offering a glimpse into diverse perspectives and creative visions.