A Quest for Stability in North Philly

Documentary of the Week | Dec 8, 2017

The documentary “Quest” follows 10 years in the life of the Rainey family in North Philadelphia as they operate a community music studio in a neighborhood challenged by economic instability. Filmmaker Jonathan Olshefski creates a memorable portrait of the married couple Christopher and Christine’a Rainey and their family.

— Thom Powers and Raphaela Neihausen

For more information, click here to visit the film web site.  

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