Sing Sing
Sing Sing
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A stirring true story of resilience, Divine G (Colman Domingo) is imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit. Joined by a wary outsider, he finds purpose staging an original comedy with a theatre group of other incarcerated men.
rg9400 reviewedNovember 1, 2024
Sing Sing is a heartfelt examination of the impact theater and performance can have on individuals, especially individuals who are struggling with the role society would have them play, namely inmates. The movie follows a collection of inmates who are part of the RTA (Rehabilitation through Arts) program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, focusing on the dichotomy between one who really believes in the process and another who is very skeptical. It captures a lot of pathos without feeling melodramatic, often exploring how painful and Sisyphean the process can be. Interjected throughout is a surprising amount of comedy as the play the group is putting together is meant to bring humor into the lives of the rest of the prisoners. At times, the runtime can feel a bit long, and there's a section right before the ending that feels slightly rushed. However, outside of these minor quibbles, the rest of the movie is fantastic. It often reminded me of one of the greatest movies of all time -- Shawshank Redemption. I highly recommend it.