Survivors Guide to Prison – Interview with Matthew Cooke

Matthew Cooke talks art, activism, and Survivors Guide to Prison

By Christopher M. Rzigalinski

What does it mean to be an activist? On the basest level, it means promoting social change by raising awareness about an issue or idea. Activism is often depicted in historical narratives through larger-than-life figures and mass movements. But the greatest activism takes place when ordinary individuals work to connect with others on a one-on-one level. From those small gestures, hope transforms into promise for everyone. Director Matthew Cooke (How to Make Money Selling Drugs) and I discussed this interpersonal activist approach as it appears in his latest documentary project, Survivors Guide to Prison (2018).

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RagnaROK your Tuesday with New Exclusive Poster From Fandango FanShop!

Fandango FanShop, the curated online movie merchandise destination from Fandango, is offering limited edition Thor posters as part of a special online gallery at FandangoFanshop.com. To celebrate the release of Thor: Ragnarok we wanted to make sure you saw the brand new poster from 100% Soft is newly available for purchase.

A special Thor: Ragnarok lithograph by artist Dan Mumford is already available, plus Fandango is also giving away a free limited edition print with the purchase of $35.00 or more of “Thor” merchandise until December 31st.

These special posters were part of Fandango’s recent art show at LA’s Hero Complex Gallery. Artwork for all three can be found here

“Thor: Ragnarok” at LA’s Hero Complex Gallery!

FANDANGO FANSHOP, MARVEL STUDIOS, AND HERO COMPLEX GALLERY INVITE FANS TO MARVEL’S “THOR: RAGNAROK” FAN ART SHOWCASE IN LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 20th – NOVEMBER 5th!

Fandango FanShop, Fandango’s online movie merchandise marketplace, has teamed up with Marvel Studios and L.A.’s Hero Complex Gallery to host Fandango FanShop & Marvel’s Thor: Ragnarok Art Showcase, a free open-to-the-public art event celebrating the upcoming release of Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok.”

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