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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 |
Sing Sing is a 2024 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]
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.
