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PRISON STORIES

  • Writer: Get Wise
    Get Wise
  • Aug 14, 2021
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 25, 2022





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Prison Stories 2019


Some of our lads kindly let us document their first hour or so on release from HMP Nottingham.


Most of the men we filmed share a similar story; they are prolific offenders, addicted to drugs and homeless on release.

As on ongoing campaign to help support offenders on release, Get Wise present the stark reality greeting ex-offenders at the gates...

Gary's Story

"I'm better off in prison than I am out here."

Martin's Story

"It could just turn on a sixpence and then everything's gonna go wrong..."







 
 
 

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