Sing Sing
Directed by Greg Kwedar7.697%97%
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.
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Sing Sing Ratings & Reviews
- darsanJuly 15, 2025beautiful story and amazing acting from coleman domingo and the score is underrated.
- Karisma PuteraJuly 12, 2025Phenomenal film. Incredible acting from a cast consistent of ex-inmates. Shot beautifully and authentically. Explores emotional issues within the black community fantastically. May the RTA live on forever.
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025Beautiful true life story about a group of inmates that find salvation in the founding of a prison theater group, Rehabilitation Through Art (RTA), where they produce theatrical plays. The film emphasizes the power of art of theater, one that can reignite the inmates belief in their own humanity in an institution that perpetually dehumanizes them. Echoes a lot of the elements of Shawshank Redemption, but feels much more poignant given the impact the RTA has had on the lives of these individuals and it’s impact on recidivism. Colman Domingo is incredible and I’m betting is headed for his second consecutive best actor nomination, but the emotional impact of the film is most felt in the real-life RTA members portraying themselves in the film. Clarence Maclin absolutely owns the screen in his incredible debut. Inspiring and moving. Highly recommend.
- rg9400November 1, 2024Sing 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.
- Megan CruzMarch 18, 2025It’s absolutely criminal that this masterpiece didn’t get more attention.
- Luke EricksonMarch 7, 2025Definitely a slow burn. My mom was a theater teacher so I have tons of respect for theater people. They have a passion and I'm a little sorry I didn't catch the calling. The movie has some great acting and interesting stories. I thought it was pretty good.
- RyezooFebruary 4, 2025Wow, incredible third act that raised a good movie into a great one. Powerful performances and a story that really makes you feel something. Glad I finally watched.
- Mister ArnFebruary 25, 2025“Sing Sing” is a powerful film that explores art's transformative power within a maximum-security prison. It captures humanity and redemption through actual experiences performed by those who lived them.
- Tyler SJanuary 8, 2025👍👍 8/10
