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A review of Misery and Other Choices directed by Samuel Lucas Allen

26 May 2026

Misery and Other Choices by Samuel Lucas Allen (director)

Samuel Lucas Allen's ten-minute short follows his earlier film CUT. The review explores its themes of eco-anxiety and grief, and the ethical questions it raises about blame, sustainability, and choosing hope over hate.