George MacCallum

Prison Letters – Guardian Documentaries

A teenager struggling with climate anxiety searches for hope in an unexpected place – writing letters to imprisoned activists. Max, 14, is on a quest to understand the human stories behind direct action, and why so many climate protesters are in prison​. As replies begin to arrive, a dialogue unfolds bridging generations, and connection transforms despair into purpose. ​When Max writes to the judge presiding over a high-profile trial​, he is surprised to hear his letter read out in court