Quest (2017 film)

Quest is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Jonathan Olshefski. The film chronicles the life of Christopher “Quest” Rainey and his wife, Christine’a “Ma Quest” Rainey, an African-American family living in North Philadelphia over the course of a decade.

The film offers a raw and intimate look at the challenges and triumphs faced by the Rainey family as they navigate issues of poverty, violence, community activism, and personal growth. Quest and Ma Quest run a home music studio where they nurture young artists and serve as pillars of their community. Through their work and personal lives, the film explores themes of family, community, resilience, and the power of music.

Quest received critical acclaim for its vérité style, its unflinching portrayal of urban life, and its empathetic depiction of the Rainey family. It premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.