One Maryland One Book Movie Matinee – Quest: An Intimate Portrait of an African-American Family

Music, family, and community are core themes in the 2026 One Maryland One Book selection, No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney.

The same themes are at the heart of Quest: An Intimate Portrait of an African-American Family, a documentary that tells the story of a family in Philadelphia. An Official Selection at the Sundance Film Festival and Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, Quest will deepen your exploration of how music, family, and community intersect.

Adults (ages 18+)

Please note: this unrated documentary contains profanity and themes related to substance use, gun violence, and grief.

This program is inspired by the One Maryland One Book 2026 selection No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney.

While you do not have to read the book to attend this program, we encourage you to consider it! Starting August 20, free copies of the book will be available at all KCPL locations while supplies last. The book is also available to be borrowed with your library card.