Matthew Cooke

Matthew Cooke is a filmmaker known for his work of How to Make Money Selling Drugs, a documentary film which criticizes the war on drugs in the United States, and Survivors Guide to Prison, about the prison system. He served as the writer-director for both projects. Learn more about Matthew’s work and career on IMDb.

Guest Appearances
December 17, 2025

Survivors Guide to Prison: Examining a Broken System with Matthew Cooke

The failure rate of our prison systems is staggering, with recidivism exceeding 70% in nearly every state. What should this tell us about the success—or lack thereof—of our criminal justice system? And,...