Don't Hang Up: Nightlines

This documentary project captures candid, unscripted glimpses into the lives of strangers by randomly calling public telephone boxes across the globe. These spontaneous conversations reveal the raw realities of individuals navigating difficult circumstances, ranging from a 14-year-old girl in Margate, UK, grappling with violence, alcohol, and a fractured home life, to a 20-year-old transsexual hitchhiker in New Zealand seeking to escape the sex industry. A security officer patrolling the Florida Everglades offers a contrasting professional perspective, detailing the emotional toll of law enforcement and the profound impact of a successful suicide intervention. Through these disconnected yet deeply personal dialogues, the project explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the search for human connection in an increasingly digital world where public phone booths are rapidly disappearing.