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This short film, created in conjunction with Media Trust and funded by The Crucible Foundation, showcases the work of PRG and is based on stories from real-life prisoners. 'We wanted to tell the story of how books offer solace and connection both inside and outside prison. People rarely remember that prisoners are parents too', explained Sarah Turvey, OBE, co-founder of PRG.

The film features award-winning actor Ralph Ineson. The book we chose, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal, is published by our key partner Penguin Random House UK and resonates with many of the prisoners we work with.

Directed by Davy Lazare, executive produced by Tolu Stedford and produced by Kashif Boothe. With thanks to actors Ralph and Rebecca Ineson, and to LAMDA for providing the space.

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