About the Film
Based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program founded at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Sing Sing the movie beautifully weaves together the true life story of friendship between RTA alumni Clarence “Divine Eye” Maclin and John “Divine G” Whitfield, played by Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo. Academy Award nominee Paul Raci plays the RTA teaching artist who brings the theatre troupe’s production, and ultimately its transformative process, to life.
“We’ve worked on this movie for over seven years, and every time I meet a new RTA participant or alumnus, I grow more confident that this is one of the most unique and transformative programs that I’ve ever encountered.”—Greg Kwedar, Director of Sing Sing
Throughout the seven year process of writing and producing the film, Director Greg Kwedar and his writing and producing partner Clint Bentley put RTA alumni front and center. The majority of the cast are formerly incarcerated and have been through the RTA program.
While the movie gives a glimpse into life behind bars, Sing Sing is ultimately a story of humanity, redemption, and friendship; the power of art and the importance of community.
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