Sing Sing is a 2023 American drama film directed by Greg Kwedar, who co-wrote the screenplay with Clint Bentley.[1] Based on the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing maximum security prison, the film centres on a group of inmates involved in the creation of theatrical stage shows through the program.[2] It stars professional actors Colman Domingo and Paul Raci, alongside many real-life formerly incarcerated men who were themselves alumni of the program during their incarceration, including Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin and Sean San José.[2]
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| Directed by | Greg Kwedar |
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| Cinematography | Pat Scola |
| Edited by | Parker Laramie |
| Music by | Bryce Dessner |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered in the Special Presentations program at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] The film is scheduled to be released by A24 in the United States on July 12, 2024.
Premise edit
A small group of prisoners inside Sing Sing Correctional Facility, one of the world's most infamous maximum security prisons, attempt to stage their own original production, "Breakin' The Mummy's Code."
Cast edit
- Colman Domingo as John "Divine G" Whitfield
- Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin as himself
- Sean San José as Mike Mike
- Paul Raci as Brent Buell
- David "Dap" Giraudy
- Patrick "Preme" Griffin
- Jon-Adrian Velazquez as Blaze
- Sean "Dino" Johnson
Release edit
The film premiered in the Special Presentations program at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was picked up by A24.[4]
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States in limited theaters on July 12, 2024, followed by a wide release on August 2.[5]
Reception edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 9.3/10.[6]
References edit
- ^ Radheyan Simonpillai, "IFF 2023: Colman Domingo searches for the souls stuck behind bars in prison drama Sing Sing". The Globe and Mail, September 8, 2023.
- ^ a b Mia Galuppo, "Toronto: How the Formerly Incarcerated Cast of 'Sing Sing' Found Shooting the Prison Drama 'Cathartic'". The Hollywood Reporter, September 8, 2023.
- ^ Anthony D'Alessandro, "TIFF Lineup Unveiled Amid Strikes: Awards Contenders ‘Dumb Money’, ‘The Holdovers’, ‘Rustin’; Starry Pics For Sale With Scarlett Johansson, Kate Winslet, Michael Keaton, Viggo Mortensen & More". Deadline Hollywood, July 24, 2023.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (September 15, 2023). "A24 Lands U.S. Rights On Toronto Buzz Title Sing Sing Starring Colman Domingo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Hall, Gerrad (May 9, 2024). "Colman Domingo on his emotional prison drama Sing Sing and its arts rehabilitation program". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Sing Sing". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
